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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,437.36, 8,154.72 and 2,512.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,437.36, 8,154.72 and 2,512.87 is: 3,768.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,437.36 : 8,154.72 = 2,512.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,437.36/8,154.72 = 2,512.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,437.36x = 8,154.72 × 2,512.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,437.36x = 20,491,751.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,491,751.25/5,437.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.69

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