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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.48, 7,912.41 and 2,503.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.48, 7,912.41 and 2,503.95 is: 3,754.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.48 : 7,912.41 = 2,503.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.48/7,912.41 = 2,503.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.48x = 7,912.41 × 2,503.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.48x = 19,812,279.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,812,279.02/5,276.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.83

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