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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.94, 7,953.51 and 2,183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.94, 7,953.51 and 2,183.40 is: 3,272.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.94 : 7,953.51 = 2,183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.94/7,953.51 = 2,183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.94x = 7,953.51 × 2,183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.94x = 17,365,693.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,365,693.73/5,306.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.26

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