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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,311.65, 7,967.61 and 2,970.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,311.65, 7,967.61 and 2,970.35 is: 4,455.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,311.65 : 7,967.61 = 2,970.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,311.65/7,967.61 = 2,970.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,311.65x = 7,967.61 × 2,970.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,311.65x = 23,666,550.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,666,550.53/5,311.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,455.59

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