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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.34, 7,878.50 and 2,477.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.34, 7,878.50 and 2,477.52 is: 3,716.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.34 : 7,878.50 = 2,477.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.34/7,878.50 = 2,477.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.34x = 7,878.50 × 2,477.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.34x = 19,519,138.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,519,138.22/5,252.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.27

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