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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.10, 7,947.47 and 2,377.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.10, 7,947.47 and 2,377.45 is: 3,566.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.10 : 7,947.47 = 2,377.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.10/7,947.47 = 2,377.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.10x = 7,947.47 × 2,377.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.10x = 18,894,712.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,894,712.55/5,297.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,566.99

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