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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.32, 7,996.63 and 2,043.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.32, 7,996.63 and 2,043.41 is: 3,065.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.32 : 7,996.63 = 2,043.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.32/7,996.63 = 2,043.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.32x = 7,996.63 × 2,043.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.32x = 16,340,393.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,340,393.71/5,330.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.56

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