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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,323.06, 7,977.35 and 2,511.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,323.06, 7,977.35 and 2,511.46 is: 3,763.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,323.06 : 7,977.35 = 2,511.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,323.06/7,977.35 = 2,511.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,323.06x = 7,977.35 × 2,511.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,323.06x = 20,034,782.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,034,782.87/5,323.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.77

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