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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.31, 7,961.76 and 2,533.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.31, 7,961.76 and 2,533.01 is: 3,800.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.31 : 7,961.76 = 2,533.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.31/7,961.76 = 2,533.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.31x = 7,961.76 × 2,533.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.31x = 20,167,177.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,167,177.89/5,306.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.60

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