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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,313.39, 7,984.66 and 5,011.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,313.39, 7,984.66 and 5,011.46 is: 7,530.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,313.39 : 7,984.66 = 5,011.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,313.39/7,984.66 = 5,011.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,313.39x = 7,984.66 × 5,011.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,313.39x = 40,014,804.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,014,804.20/5,313.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,530.94

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