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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.62, 7,688.69 and 2,351.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.62, 7,688.69 and 2,351.04 is: 3,526.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.62 : 7,688.69 = 2,351.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.62/7,688.69 = 2,351.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.62x = 7,688.69 × 2,351.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.62x = 18,076,417.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,076,417.74/5,125.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.68

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