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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.52, 7,743.56 and 2,529.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.52, 7,743.56 and 2,529.08 is: 3,788.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.52 : 7,743.56 = 2,529.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.52/7,743.56 = 2,529.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.52x = 7,743.56 × 2,529.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.52x = 19,584,082.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,584,082.72/5,169.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.38

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