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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,112.72, 7,672.32 and 2,925.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,112.72, 7,672.32 and 2,925.72 is: 4,390.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,112.72 : 7,672.32 = 2,925.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,112.72/7,672.32 = 2,925.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,112.72x = 7,672.32 × 2,925.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,112.72x = 22,447,060.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,447,060.07/5,112.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.43

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