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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.50, 7,966.76 and 2,537.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.50, 7,966.76 and 2,537.39 is: 3,806.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.50 : 7,966.76 = 2,537.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.50/7,966.76 = 2,537.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.50x = 7,966.76 × 2,537.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.50x = 20,214,724.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,214,724.64/5,310.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.56

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