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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.12, 7,995.76 and 2,046

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.12, 7,995.76 and 2,046 is: 3,069.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.12 : 7,995.76 = 2,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.12/7,995.76 = 2,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.12x = 7,995.76 × 2,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.12x = 16,359,324.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,359,324.96/5,330.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.22

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