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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,338.46, 8,003.84 and 2,006.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,338.46, 8,003.84 and 2,006.19 is: 3,007.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,338.46 : 8,003.84 = 2,006.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,338.46/8,003.84 = 2,006.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,338.46x = 8,003.84 × 2,006.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,338.46x = 16,057,213.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,057,213.74/5,338.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.84

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