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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,236.52, 7,852.80 and 2,637.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,236.52, 7,852.80 and 2,637.68 is: 3,955.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,236.52 : 7,852.80 = 2,637.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,236.52/7,852.80 = 2,637.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,236.52x = 7,852.80 × 2,637.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,236.52x = 20,713,173.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,713,173.50/5,236.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.52

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