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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.42, 7,947.63 and 2,010.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.42, 7,947.63 and 2,010.73 is: 3,016.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.42 : 7,947.63 = 2,010.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.42/7,947.63 = 2,010.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.42x = 7,947.63 × 2,010.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.42x = 15,980,538.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,980,538.07/5,298.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.10

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