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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,313.26, 7,964.04 and 2,191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,313.26, 7,964.04 and 2,191.56 is: 3,284.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,313.26 : 7,964.04 = 2,191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,313.26/7,964.04 = 2,191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,313.26x = 7,964.04 × 2,191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,313.26x = 17,453,663.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,453,663.57/5,313.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.93

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