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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.32, 7,876.98 and 2,328.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.32, 7,876.98 and 2,328.84 is: 3,493.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.32 : 7,876.98 = 2,328.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.32/7,876.98 = 2,328.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.32x = 7,876.98 × 2,328.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.32x = 18,344,226.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,344,226.10/5,251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.26

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