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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,311.11, 7,966.67 and 2,529.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,311.11, 7,966.67 and 2,529.35 is: 3,794.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,311.11 : 7,966.67 = 2,529.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,311.11/7,966.67 = 2,529.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,311.11x = 7,966.67 × 2,529.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,311.11x = 20,150,493.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,150,493.84/5,311.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.03

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