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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,281.38, 7,916.06 and 2,504.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,281.38, 7,916.06 and 2,504.13 is: 3,753.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,281.38 : 7,916.06 = 2,504.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,281.38/7,916.06 = 2,504.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,281.38x = 7,916.06 × 2,504.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,281.38x = 19,822,830.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,822,830.81/5,281.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.34

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