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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301, 7,947.99 and 2,528.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301, 7,947.99 and 2,528.10 is: 3,790.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301 : 7,947.99 = 2,528.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301/7,947.99 = 2,528.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301x = 7,947.99 × 2,528.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301x = 20,093,313.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,093,313.52/5,301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.48

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