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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.53, 7,969.31 and 1,936.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.53, 7,969.31 and 1,936.24 is: 2,904.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.53 : 7,969.31 = 1,936.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.53/7,969.31 = 1,936.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.53x = 7,969.31 × 1,936.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.53x = 15,430,496.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,430,496.79/5,312.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,904.55

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