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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,109.50, 7,657.32 and 2,332.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,109.50, 7,657.32 and 2,332.73 is: 3,495.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,109.50 : 7,657.32 = 2,332.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,109.50/7,657.32 = 2,332.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,109.50x = 7,657.32 × 2,332.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,109.50x = 17,862,460.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,862,460.08/5,109.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.93

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