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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.28, 7,872.45 and 2,327.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.28, 7,872.45 and 2,327.99 is: 3,490.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.28 : 7,872.45 = 2,327.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.28/7,872.45 = 2,327.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.28x = 7,872.45 × 2,327.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.28x = 18,326,984.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,326,984.88/5,251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.00

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