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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.39, 7,875.84 and 2,478.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.39, 7,875.84 and 2,478.32 is: 3,716.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.39 : 7,875.84 = 2,478.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.39/7,875.84 = 2,478.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.39x = 7,875.84 × 2,478.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.39x = 19,518,812.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,518,812.41/5,252.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,716.18

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