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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,311.17, 7,966.69 and 2,387.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,311.17, 7,966.69 and 2,387.41 is: 3,581.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,311.17 : 7,966.69 = 2,387.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,311.17/7,966.69 = 2,387.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,311.17x = 7,966.69 × 2,387.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,311.17x = 19,019,729.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,019,729.49/5,311.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.08

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