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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,126.62, 7,683.95 and 2,353.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,126.62, 7,683.95 and 2,353.59 is: 3,527.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,126.62 : 7,683.95 = 2,353.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,126.62/7,683.95 = 2,353.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,126.62x = 7,683.95 × 2,353.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,126.62x = 18,084,867.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,084,867.88/5,126.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.64

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