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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.41, 7,918.51 and 2,503.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.41, 7,918.51 and 2,503.10 is: 3,756.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.41 : 7,918.51 = 2,503.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.41/7,918.51 = 2,503.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.41x = 7,918.51 × 2,503.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.41x = 19,820,822.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,820,822.38/5,276.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.50

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