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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,303.36, 7,954.72 and 2,016.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,303.36, 7,954.72 and 2,016.38 is: 3,024.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,303.36 : 7,954.72 = 2,016.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,303.36/7,954.72 = 2,016.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,303.36x = 7,954.72 × 2,016.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,303.36x = 16,039,753.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,039,753.16/5,303.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.45

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