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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.56, 7,950.54 and 2,013.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.56, 7,950.54 and 2,013.86 is: 3,020.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.56 : 7,950.54 = 2,013.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.56/7,950.54 = 2,013.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.56x = 7,950.54 × 2,013.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.56x = 16,011,274.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,011,274.48/5,301.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.11

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