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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.16, 7,880.06 and 2,332.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.16, 7,880.06 and 2,332.52 is: 3,499.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.16 : 7,880.06 = 2,332.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.16/7,880.06 = 2,332.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.16x = 7,880.06 × 2,332.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.16x = 18,380,397.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,380,397.55/5,252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.59

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