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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.02, 7,327.62 and 2,951.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.02, 7,327.62 and 2,951.99 is: 4,073.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.02 : 7,327.62 = 2,951.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.02/7,327.62 = 2,951.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.02x = 7,327.62 × 2,951.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.02x = 21,631,060.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,631,060.96/5,310.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,073.63

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