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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.66, 7,968.99 and 2,194.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.66, 7,968.99 and 2,194.43 is: 3,291.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.66 : 7,968.99 = 2,194.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.66/7,968.99 = 2,194.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.66x = 7,968.99 × 2,194.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.66x = 17,487,390.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,487,390.73/5,312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.65

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