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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,133.89, 7,695.60 and 2,362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,133.89, 7,695.60 and 2,362.64 is: 3,541.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,133.89 : 7,695.60 = 2,362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,133.89/7,695.60 = 2,362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,133.89x = 7,695.60 × 2,362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,133.89x = 18,181,885.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,181,885.05/5,133.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.54

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