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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.34, 7,964.36 and 2,711.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.34, 7,964.36 and 2,711.10 is: 4,069.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.34 : 7,964.36 = 2,711.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.34/7,964.36 = 2,711.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.34x = 7,964.36 × 2,711.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.34x = 21,592,176.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,592,176.40/5,306.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.13

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