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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,300.61, 7,950.92 and 2,012.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,300.61, 7,950.92 and 2,012.93 is: 3,019.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,300.61 : 7,950.92 = 2,012.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,300.61/7,950.92 = 2,012.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,300.61x = 7,950.92 × 2,012.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,300.61x = 16,004,595.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,004,595.58/5,300.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.39

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