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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.55, 7,957.09 and 2,382.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.55, 7,957.09 and 2,382.35 is: 3,572.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.55 : 7,957.09 = 2,382.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.55/7,957.09 = 2,382.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.55x = 7,957.09 × 2,382.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.55x = 18,956,521.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,956,521.66/5,306.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,572.29

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