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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.11, 7,968.17 and 2,530.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.11, 7,968.17 and 2,530.35 is: 3,795.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.11 : 7,968.17 = 2,530.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.11/7,968.17 = 2,530.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.11x = 7,968.17 × 2,530.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.11x = 20,162,258.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,162,258.96/5,312.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.53

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