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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,296.61, 7,947.01 and 2,010.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,296.61, 7,947.01 and 2,010.57 is: 3,016.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,296.61 : 7,947.01 = 2,010.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,296.61/7,947.01 = 2,010.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,296.61x = 7,947.01 × 2,010.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,296.61x = 15,978,019.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,978,019.90/5,296.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.65

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