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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.78, 7,936.79 and 2,523.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.78, 7,936.79 and 2,523.35 is: 3,781.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.78 : 7,936.79 = 2,523.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.78/7,936.79 = 2,523.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.78x = 7,936.79 × 2,523.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.78x = 20,027,306.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,027,306.27/5,295.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,781.75

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