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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,304.95, 7,954.38 and 2,187.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,304.95, 7,954.38 and 2,187.11 is: 3,279.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,304.95 : 7,954.38 = 2,187.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,304.95/7,954.38 = 2,187.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,304.95x = 7,954.38 × 2,187.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,304.95x = 17,397,064.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,397,064.27/5,304.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,279.41

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