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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.13, 7,837.31 and 2,452.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.13, 7,837.31 and 2,452.41 is: 3,678.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.13 : 7,837.31 = 2,452.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.13/7,837.31 = 2,452.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.13x = 7,837.31 × 2,452.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.13x = 19,220,297.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,220,297.42/5,225.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.43

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