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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.67, 7,959.87 and 2,535.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.67, 7,959.87 and 2,535.30 is: 3,802.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.67 : 7,959.87 = 2,535.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.67/7,959.87 = 2,535.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.67x = 7,959.87 × 2,535.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.67x = 20,180,658.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,180,658.41/5,306.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.89

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