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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,109.39, 7,663.55 and 2,335.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,109.39, 7,663.55 and 2,335.37 is: 3,502.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,109.39 : 7,663.55 = 2,335.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,109.39/7,663.55 = 2,335.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,109.39x = 7,663.55 × 2,335.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,109.39x = 17,897,174.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,897,174.77/5,109.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.80

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