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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.53, 7,989.03 and 2,553.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.53, 7,989.03 and 2,553.57 is: 3,830.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.53 : 7,989.03 = 2,553.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.53/7,989.03 = 2,553.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.53x = 7,989.03 × 2,553.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.53x = 20,400,547.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,400,547.34/5,325.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.71

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