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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.24, 7,909.28 and 2,350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.24, 7,909.28 and 2,350.48 is: 3,526.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.24 : 7,909.28 = 2,350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.24/7,909.28 = 2,350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.24x = 7,909.28 × 2,350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.24x = 18,590,604.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,590,604.45/5,272.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.13

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