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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.37, 7,926.63 and 2,511.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.37, 7,926.63 and 2,511.32 is: 3,767.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.37 : 7,926.63 = 2,511.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.37/7,926.63 = 2,511.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.37x = 7,926.63 × 2,511.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.37x = 19,906,304.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,906,304.45/5,284.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.02

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