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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.66, 7,999.53 and 2,047.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.66, 7,999.53 and 2,047.30 is: 3,071.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.66 : 7,999.53 = 2,047.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.66/7,999.53 = 2,047.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.66x = 7,999.53 × 2,047.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.66x = 16,377,437.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,377,437.77/5,332.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.16

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