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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.96, 7,879.68 and 2,912.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.96, 7,879.68 and 2,912.76 is: 4,370.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.96 : 7,879.68 = 2,912.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.96/7,879.68 = 2,912.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.96x = 7,879.68 × 2,912.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.96x = 22,951,616.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,951,616.72/5,250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,370.94

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