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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.15, 7,953.68 and 2,962.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.15, 7,953.68 and 2,962.72 is: 4,440.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.15 : 7,953.68 = 2,962.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.15/7,953.68 = 2,962.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.15x = 7,953.68 × 2,962.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.15x = 23,564,526.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,564,526.81/5,306.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.98

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