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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,300.36, 7,946.70 and 2,701.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,300.36, 7,946.70 and 2,701.32 is: 4,050.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,300.36 : 7,946.70 = 2,701.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,300.36/7,946.70 = 2,701.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,300.36x = 7,946.70 × 2,701.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,300.36x = 21,466,579.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,466,579.64/5,300.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.02

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