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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,300.57, 7,946.30 and 2,016.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,300.57, 7,946.30 and 2,016.02 is: 3,022.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,300.57 : 7,946.30 = 2,016.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,300.57/7,946.30 = 2,016.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,300.57x = 7,946.30 × 2,016.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,300.57x = 16,019,924.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,019,924.63/5,300.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,022.30

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