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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.64, 7,688.50 and 2,351.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.64, 7,688.50 and 2,351.59 is: 3,527.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.64 : 7,688.50 = 2,351.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.64/7,688.50 = 2,351.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.64x = 7,688.50 × 2,351.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.64x = 18,080,174.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,080,174.61/5,125.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.40

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