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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,303.02, 7,954.32 and 2,182.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,303.02, 7,954.32 and 2,182.17 is: 3,273.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,303.02 : 7,954.32 = 2,182.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,303.02/7,954.32 = 2,182.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,303.02x = 7,954.32 × 2,182.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,303.02x = 17,357,678.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,357,678.47/5,303.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.17

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