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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,308.93, 7,963.38 and 2,383.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,308.93, 7,963.38 and 2,383.81 is: 3,575.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,308.93 : 7,963.38 = 2,383.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,308.93/7,963.38 = 2,383.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,308.93x = 7,963.38 × 2,383.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,308.93x = 18,983,209.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,983,209.76/5,308.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,575.72

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