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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,308.92, 7,963.25 and 2,537.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,308.92, 7,963.25 and 2,537.55 is: 3,806.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,308.92 : 7,963.25 = 2,537.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,308.92/7,963.25 = 2,537.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,308.92x = 7,963.25 × 2,537.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,308.92x = 20,207,132.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,207,132.35/5,308.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.26

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