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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,215.62, 7,823.43 and 1,320.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,215.62, 7,823.43 and 1,320.02 is: 1,980.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,215.62 : 7,823.43 = 1,320.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,215.62/7,823.43 = 1,320.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,215.62x = 7,823.43 × 1,320.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,215.62x = 10,327,044.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,327,044.95/5,215.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,980.02

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