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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.45, 7,947.56 and 2,535.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.45, 7,947.56 and 2,535.08 is: 3,796.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.45 : 7,947.56 = 2,535.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.45/7,947.56 = 2,535.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.45x = 7,947.56 × 2,535.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.45x = 20,147,700.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,147,700.40/5,306.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.83

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