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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.50, 7,996.92 and 2,046.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.50, 7,996.92 and 2,046.54 is: 3,069.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.50 : 7,996.92 = 2,046.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.50/7,996.92 = 2,046.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.50x = 7,996.92 × 2,046.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.50x = 16,366,016.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,366,016.66/5,332.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.11

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