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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,313.62, 7,963.14 and 2,711.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,313.62, 7,963.14 and 2,711.10 is: 4,062.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,313.62 : 7,963.14 = 2,711.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,313.62/7,963.14 = 2,711.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,313.62x = 7,963.14 × 2,711.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,313.62x = 21,588,868.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,588,868.85/5,313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.93

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