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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.20, 7,960.53 and 2,187.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.20, 7,960.53 and 2,187.51 is: 3,282.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.20 : 7,960.53 = 2,187.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.20/7,960.53 = 2,187.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.20x = 7,960.53 × 2,187.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.20x = 17,413,738.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,413,738.98/5,305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.39

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