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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.41, 7,909.23 and 2,350.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.41, 7,909.23 and 2,350.35 is: 3,525.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.41 : 7,909.23 = 2,350.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.41/7,909.23 = 2,350.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.41x = 7,909.23 × 2,350.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.41x = 18,589,458.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,589,458.73/5,272.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.80

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