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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.04, 7,962.06 and 2,709.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.04, 7,962.06 and 2,709.48 is: 4,061.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.04 : 7,962.06 = 2,709.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.04/7,962.06 = 2,709.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.04x = 7,962.06 × 2,709.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.04x = 21,573,042.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,573,042.33/5,312.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.16

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