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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.07, 7,965.63 and 2,023.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.07, 7,965.63 and 2,023.11 is: 3,033.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.07 : 7,965.63 = 2,023.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.07/7,965.63 = 2,023.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.07x = 7,965.63 × 2,023.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.07x = 16,115,345.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,115,345.71/5,312.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.72

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