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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.34, 7,967.16 and 2,024.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.34, 7,967.16 and 2,024.46 is: 3,036.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.34 : 7,967.16 = 2,024.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.34/7,967.16 = 2,024.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.34x = 7,967.16 × 2,024.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.34x = 16,129,196.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,129,196.73/5,312.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.18

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