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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,126.37, 7,683.59 and 2,353.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,126.37, 7,683.59 and 2,353.34 is: 3,527.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,126.37 : 7,683.59 = 2,353.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,126.37/7,683.59 = 2,353.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,126.37x = 7,683.59 × 2,353.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,126.37x = 18,082,049.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,082,049.51/5,126.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.26

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