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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,275.35, 7,913.16 and 2,501.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,275.35, 7,913.16 and 2,501.37 is: 3,752.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,275.35 : 7,913.16 = 2,501.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,275.35/7,913.16 = 2,501.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,275.35x = 7,913.16 × 2,501.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,275.35x = 19,793,741.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,793,741.03/5,275.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.12

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