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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,304.93, 7,956.89 and 2,671.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,304.93, 7,956.89 and 2,671.39 is: 4,006.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,304.93 : 7,956.89 = 2,671.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,304.93/7,956.89 = 2,671.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,304.93x = 7,956.89 × 2,671.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,304.93x = 21,255,956.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,255,956.38/5,304.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,006.83

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