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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,337.74, 8,006.64 and 2,006.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,337.74, 8,006.64 and 2,006.72 is: 3,010.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,337.74 : 8,006.64 = 2,006.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,337.74/8,006.64 = 2,006.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,337.74x = 8,006.64 × 2,006.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,337.74x = 16,067,084.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,067,084.62/5,337.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.09

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