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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.51, 7,957.34 and 2,382.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.51, 7,957.34 and 2,382.92 is: 3,573.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.51 : 7,957.34 = 2,382.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.51/7,957.34 = 2,382.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.51x = 7,957.34 × 2,382.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.51x = 18,961,691.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,961,691.71/5,306.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.29

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