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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,313.61, 7,970.42 and 2,391.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,313.61, 7,970.42 and 2,391.13 is: 3,586.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,313.61 : 7,970.42 = 2,391.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,313.61/7,970.42 = 2,391.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,313.61x = 7,970.42 × 2,391.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,313.61x = 19,058,310.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,058,310.37/5,313.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.70

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