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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,318.94, 7,978.72 and 1,621.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,318.94, 7,978.72 and 1,621.30 is: 2,432.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,318.94 : 7,978.72 = 1,621.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,318.94/7,978.72 = 1,621.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,318.94x = 7,978.72 × 1,621.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,318.94x = 12,935,898.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,935,898.74/5,318.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.04

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