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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.76, 7,903.64 and 2,353.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.76, 7,903.64 and 2,353.12 is: 3,527.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.76 : 7,903.64 = 2,353.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.76/7,903.64 = 2,353.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.76x = 7,903.64 × 2,353.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.76x = 18,598,213.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,598,213.36/5,272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,527.23

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