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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.13, 7,964.78 and 1,613.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.13, 7,964.78 and 1,613.37 is: 2,419.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.13 : 7,964.78 = 1,613.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.13/7,964.78 = 1,613.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.13x = 7,964.78 × 1,613.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.13x = 12,850,123.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,850,123.18/5,312.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.01

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