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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,274.64, 7,911.28 and 2,352.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,274.64, 7,911.28 and 2,352.27 is: 3,528.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,274.64 : 7,911.28 = 2,352.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,274.64/7,911.28 = 2,352.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,274.64x = 7,911.28 × 2,352.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,274.64x = 18,609,466.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,609,466.61/5,274.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.10

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