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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.63, 7,966.03 and 2,023.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.63, 7,966.03 and 2,023.91 is: 3,035.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.63 : 7,966.03 = 2,023.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.63/7,966.03 = 2,023.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.63x = 7,966.03 × 2,023.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.63x = 16,122,527.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,122,527.78/5,310.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.90

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