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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,311.77, 7,964.23 and 2,023.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,311.77, 7,964.23 and 2,023.06 is: 3,033.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,311.77 : 7,964.23 = 2,023.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,311.77/7,964.23 = 2,023.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,311.77x = 7,964.23 × 2,023.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,311.77x = 16,112,115.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,112,115.14/5,311.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.29

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