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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.62, 7,976.74 and 2,354.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.62, 7,976.74 and 2,354.67 is: 3,532.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.62 : 7,976.74 = 2,354.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.62/7,976.74 = 2,354.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.62x = 7,976.74 × 2,354.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.62x = 18,782,592.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,782,592.22/5,316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.80

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