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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,309.03, 7,962.48 and 2,348.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,309.03, 7,962.48 and 2,348.38 is: 3,522.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,309.03 : 7,962.48 = 2,348.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,309.03/7,962.48 = 2,348.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,309.03x = 7,962.48 × 2,348.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,309.03x = 18,698,928.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,698,928.78/5,309.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,522.10

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