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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.13, 7,971.53 and 3,095.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.13, 7,971.53 and 3,095.69 is: 4,641.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.13 : 7,971.53 = 3,095.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.13/7,971.53 = 3,095.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.13x = 7,971.53 × 3,095.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.13x = 24,677,330.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,677,330.37/5,316.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.97

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