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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,309.18, 7,961.88 and 2,021.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,309.18, 7,961.88 and 2,021.40 is: 3,031.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,309.18 : 7,961.88 = 2,021.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,309.18/7,961.88 = 2,021.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,309.18x = 7,961.88 × 2,021.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,309.18x = 16,094,144.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,094,144.23/5,309.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.38

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