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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,129.73, 7,688.37 and 2,352.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,129.73, 7,688.37 and 2,352.54 is: 3,525.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,129.73 : 7,688.37 = 2,352.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,129.73/7,688.37 = 2,352.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,129.73x = 7,688.37 × 2,352.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,129.73x = 18,087,222.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,087,222.38/5,129.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.96

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