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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,303.76, 7,950.44 and 2,529.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,303.76, 7,950.44 and 2,529.68 is: 3,792.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,303.76 : 7,950.44 = 2,529.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,303.76/7,950.44 = 2,529.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,303.76x = 7,950.44 × 2,529.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,303.76x = 20,112,069.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,112,069.06/5,303.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.04

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