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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.52, 7,852.20 and 3,047.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.52, 7,852.20 and 3,047.44 is: 4,570.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.52 : 7,852.20 = 3,047.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.52/7,852.20 = 3,047.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.52x = 7,852.20 × 3,047.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.52x = 23,929,108.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,929,108.37/5,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,570.53

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