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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.67, 7,953.24 and 2,183.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.67, 7,953.24 and 2,183.11 is: 3,271.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.67 : 7,953.24 = 2,183.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.67/7,953.24 = 2,183.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.67x = 7,953.24 × 2,183.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.67x = 17,362,797.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,362,797.78/5,306.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.88

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