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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,300.44, 7,950.66 and 2,182.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,300.44, 7,950.66 and 2,182.12 is: 3,273.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,300.44 : 7,950.66 = 2,182.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,300.44/7,950.66 = 2,182.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,300.44x = 7,950.66 × 2,182.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,300.44x = 17,349,294.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,349,294.20/5,300.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.18

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