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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,308.58, 7,966.32 and 2,021.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,308.58, 7,966.32 and 2,021.69 is: 3,033.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,308.58 : 7,966.32 = 2,021.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,308.58/7,966.32 = 2,021.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,308.58x = 7,966.32 × 2,021.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,308.58x = 16,105,389.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,105,389.65/5,308.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.84

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