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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.13, 7,940.52 and 2,523.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.13, 7,940.52 and 2,523.06 is: 3,782.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.13 : 7,940.52 = 2,523.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.13/7,940.52 = 2,523.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.13x = 7,940.52 × 2,523.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.13x = 20,034,356.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,034,356.07/5,297.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.12

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