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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,311.50, 7,967.25 and 2,529.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,311.50, 7,967.25 and 2,529.74 is: 3,794.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,311.50 : 7,967.25 = 2,529.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,311.50/7,967.25 = 2,529.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,311.50x = 7,967.25 × 2,529.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,311.50x = 20,155,061.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,155,061.06/5,311.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.61

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