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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.03, 7,999.22 and 2,045.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.03, 7,999.22 and 2,045.12 is: 3,068.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.03 : 7,999.22 = 2,045.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.03/7,999.22 = 2,045.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.03x = 7,999.22 × 2,045.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.03x = 16,359,329.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,359,329.92/5,332.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.13

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