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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.68, 7,956.47 and 2,021.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.68, 7,956.47 and 2,021.18 is: 3,033.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.68 : 7,956.47 = 2,021.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.68/7,956.47 = 2,021.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.68x = 7,956.47 × 2,021.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.68x = 16,081,423.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,081,423.31/5,301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.27

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