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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.27, 7,728.41 and 2,378.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.27, 7,728.41 and 2,378.13 is: 3,567.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.27 : 7,728.41 = 2,378.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.27/7,728.41 = 2,378.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.27x = 7,728.41 × 2,378.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.27x = 18,379,163.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,379,163.67/5,152.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,567.20

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