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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,307.26, 7,955.70 and 2,533.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,307.26, 7,955.70 and 2,533.20 is: 3,797.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,307.26 : 7,955.70 = 2,533.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,307.26/7,955.70 = 2,533.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,307.26x = 7,955.70 × 2,533.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,307.26x = 20,153,379.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,153,379.24/5,307.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.32

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