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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.21, 7,943.52 and 2,012.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.21, 7,943.52 and 2,012.52 is: 3,015.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.21 : 7,943.52 = 2,012.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.21/7,943.52 = 2,012.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.21x = 7,943.52 × 2,012.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.21x = 15,986,492.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,986,492.87/5,301.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.63

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