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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.74, 7,963.68 and 3,120.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.74, 7,963.68 and 3,120.50 is: 4,679.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.74 : 7,963.68 = 3,120.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.74/7,963.68 = 3,120.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.74x = 7,963.68 × 3,120.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.74x = 24,850,663.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,850,663.44/5,310.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.32

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