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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.61, 7,971.30 and 2,978.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.61, 7,971.30 and 2,978.22 is: 4,465.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.61 : 7,971.30 = 2,978.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.61/7,971.30 = 2,978.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.61x = 7,971.30 × 2,978.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.61x = 23,740,285.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,740,285.09/5,316.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.30

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