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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.31, 7,966.44 and 2,024.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.31, 7,966.44 and 2,024.52 is: 3,036.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.31 : 7,966.44 = 2,024.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.31/7,966.44 = 2,024.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.31x = 7,966.44 × 2,024.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.31x = 16,128,217.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,128,217.11/5,312.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.01

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