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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.63, 8,012.34 and 2,532.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.63, 8,012.34 and 2,532.47 is: 3,795.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.63 : 8,012.34 = 2,532.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.63/8,012.34 = 2,532.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.63x = 8,012.34 × 2,532.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.63x = 20,290,970.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,290,970.62/5,346.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.10

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