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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.16, 7,965.31 and 2,023.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.16, 7,965.31 and 2,023.43 is: 3,035.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.16 : 7,965.31 = 2,023.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.16/7,965.31 = 2,023.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.16x = 7,965.31 × 2,023.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.16x = 16,117,222.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,117,222.24/5,310.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.17

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