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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.59, 7,951.91 and 2,013.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.59, 7,951.91 and 2,013.12 is: 3,019.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.59 : 7,951.91 = 2,013.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.59/7,951.91 = 2,013.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.59x = 7,951.91 × 2,013.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.59x = 16,008,138.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,008,138.99/5,301.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,019.50

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