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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,307.05, 7,957.83 and 2,382.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,307.05, 7,957.83 and 2,382.85 is: 3,573.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,307.05 : 7,957.83 = 2,382.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,307.05/7,957.83 = 2,382.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,307.05x = 7,957.83 × 2,382.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,307.05x = 18,962,315.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,962,315.22/5,307.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.04

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