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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.16, 7,899.56 and 2,345.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.16, 7,899.56 and 2,345.52 is: 3,519.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.16 : 7,899.56 = 2,345.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.16/7,899.56 = 2,345.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.16x = 7,899.56 × 2,345.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.16x = 18,528,575.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,528,575.97/5,265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.09

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