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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.36, 7,947.54 and 2,010.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.36, 7,947.54 and 2,010.68 is: 3,016.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.36 : 7,947.54 = 2,010.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.36/7,947.54 = 2,010.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.36x = 7,947.54 × 2,010.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.36x = 15,979,919.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,979,919.99/5,298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.01

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