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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,331.41, 7,997.16 and 2,043.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,331.41, 7,997.16 and 2,043.72 is: 3,065.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,331.41 : 7,997.16 = 2,043.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,331.41/7,997.16 = 2,043.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,331.41x = 7,997.16 × 2,043.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,331.41x = 16,343,955.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,343,955.84/5,331.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.60

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