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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,326.53, 7,991.57 and 2,364.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,326.53, 7,991.57 and 2,364.59 is: 3,547.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,326.53 : 7,991.57 = 2,364.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,326.53/7,991.57 = 2,364.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,326.53x = 7,991.57 × 2,364.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,326.53x = 18,896,786.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,896,786.51/5,326.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.67

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