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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.36, 7,882.97 and 2,481.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.36, 7,882.97 and 2,481.02 is: 3,723.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.36 : 7,882.97 = 2,481.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.36/7,882.97 = 2,481.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.36x = 7,882.97 × 2,481.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.36x = 19,557,754.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,557,754.41/5,252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,723.62

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