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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.94, 7,911.51 and 2,351.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.94, 7,911.51 and 2,351.88 is: 3,528.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.94 : 7,911.51 = 2,351.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.94/7,911.51 = 2,351.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.94x = 7,911.51 × 2,351.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.94x = 18,606,922.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,606,922.14/5,273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.09

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