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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.28, 7,916.32 and 2,467.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.28, 7,916.32 and 2,467.62 is: 3,702.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.28 : 7,916.32 = 2,467.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.28/7,916.32 = 2,467.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.28x = 7,916.32 × 2,467.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.28x = 19,534,458.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,534,458.76/5,276.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.32

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