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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.54, 7,687.08 and 2,350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.54, 7,687.08 and 2,350.48 is: 3,525.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.54 : 7,687.08 = 2,350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.54/7,687.08 = 2,350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.54x = 7,687.08 × 2,350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.54x = 18,068,327.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,068,327.80/5,125.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.16

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