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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.93, 7,969.49 and 2,310.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.93, 7,969.49 and 2,310.66 is: 3,466.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.93 : 7,969.49 = 2,310.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.93/7,969.49 = 2,310.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.93x = 7,969.49 × 2,310.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.93x = 18,414,778.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,414,778.88/5,312.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,466.03

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