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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.71, 7,967.35 and 2,232.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.71, 7,967.35 and 2,232.95 is: 3,349.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.71 : 7,967.35 = 2,232.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.71/7,967.35 = 2,232.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.71x = 7,967.35 × 2,232.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.71x = 17,790,683.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,790,683.02/5,310.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.96

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