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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,275.62, 7,911.27 and 2,351.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,275.62, 7,911.27 and 2,351.93 is: 3,526.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,275.62 : 7,911.27 = 2,351.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,275.62/7,911.27 = 2,351.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,275.62x = 7,911.27 × 2,351.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,275.62x = 18,606,713.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,606,713.69/5,275.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.92

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