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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.54, 7,875.12 and 2,329.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.54, 7,875.12 and 2,329.22 is: 3,492.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.54 : 7,875.12 = 2,329.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.54/7,875.12 = 2,329.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.54x = 7,875.12 × 2,329.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.54x = 18,342,887.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,342,887.01/5,252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.19

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