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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.23, 7,947.96 and 2,011.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.23, 7,947.96 and 2,011.24 is: 3,017.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.23 : 7,947.96 = 2,011.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.23/7,947.96 = 2,011.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.23x = 7,947.96 × 2,011.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.23x = 15,985,255.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,985,255.07/5,297.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.66

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