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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,274.76, 7,906.92 and 2,496.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,274.76, 7,906.92 and 2,496.52 is: 3,742.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,274.76 : 7,906.92 = 2,496.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,274.76/7,906.92 = 2,496.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,274.76x = 7,906.92 × 2,496.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,274.76x = 19,739,783.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,739,783.92/5,274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.31

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