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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,129.19, 7,687.71 and 2,353.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,129.19, 7,687.71 and 2,353.52 is: 3,527.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,129.19 : 7,687.71 = 2,353.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,129.19/7,687.71 = 2,353.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,129.19x = 7,687.71 × 2,353.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,129.19x = 18,093,198.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,093,198.46/5,129.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.50

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