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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.94, 8,002.66 and 2,046.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.94, 8,002.66 and 2,046.32 is: 3,070.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.94 : 8,002.66 = 2,046.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.94/8,002.66 = 2,046.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.94x = 8,002.66 × 2,046.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.94x = 16,376,003.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,376,003.21/5,332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.73

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