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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.37, 7,682.08 and 2,352.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.37, 7,682.08 and 2,352.34 is: 3,525.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.37 : 7,682.08 = 2,352.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.37/7,682.08 = 2,352.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.37x = 7,682.08 × 2,352.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.37x = 18,070,825.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,070,825.66/5,125.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.76

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