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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,308.62, 7,965.36 and 2,022.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,308.62, 7,965.36 and 2,022.45 is: 3,034.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,308.62 : 7,965.36 = 2,022.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,308.62/7,965.36 = 2,022.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,308.62x = 7,965.36 × 2,022.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,308.62x = 16,109,542.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,109,542.33/5,308.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.60

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