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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,436.59, 8,151.24 and 2,513.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,436.59, 8,151.24 and 2,513.30 is: 3,768.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,436.59 : 8,151.24 = 2,513.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,436.59/8,151.24 = 2,513.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,436.59x = 8,151.24 × 2,513.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,436.59x = 20,486,511.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,486,511.49/5,436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.26

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