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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.33, 7,976.97 and 2,393.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.33, 7,976.97 and 2,393.04 is: 3,590.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.33 : 7,976.97 = 2,393.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.33/7,976.97 = 2,393.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.33x = 7,976.97 × 2,393.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.33x = 19,089,208.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,089,208.29/5,316.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.67

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