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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,115.52, 7,663.26 and 2,651.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,115.52, 7,663.26 and 2,651.97 is: 3,972.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,115.52 : 7,663.26 = 2,651.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,115.52/7,663.26 = 2,651.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,115.52x = 7,663.26 × 2,651.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,115.52x = 20,322,735.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,322,735.62/5,115.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.76

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