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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,275.17, 7,913.81 and 2,353.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,275.17, 7,913.81 and 2,353.47 is: 3,530.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,275.17 : 7,913.81 = 2,353.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,275.17/7,913.81 = 2,353.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,275.17x = 7,913.81 × 2,353.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,275.17x = 18,624,920.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,624,920.30/5,275.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.68

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