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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,275.44, 7,912.48 and 2,353.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,275.44, 7,912.48 and 2,353.12 is: 3,529.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,275.44 : 7,912.48 = 2,353.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,275.44/7,912.48 = 2,353.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,275.44x = 7,912.48 × 2,353.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,275.44x = 18,619,014.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,619,014.94/5,275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.38

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