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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.76, 7,905.50 and 3,792.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.76, 7,905.50 and 3,792.90 is: 5,686.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.76 : 7,905.50 = 3,792.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.76/7,905.50 = 3,792.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.76x = 7,905.50 × 3,792.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.76x = 29,984,770.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,984,770.95/5,272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,686.73

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