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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.91, 7,955.28 and 2,532.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.91, 7,955.28 and 2,532.84 is: 3,796.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.91 : 7,955.28 = 2,532.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.91/7,955.28 = 2,532.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.91x = 7,955.28 × 2,532.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.91x = 20,149,451.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,149,451.40/5,306.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.83

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