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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.62, 7,912.77 and 2,352.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.62, 7,912.77 and 2,352.93 is: 3,528.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.62 : 7,912.77 = 2,352.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.62/7,912.77 = 2,352.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.62x = 7,912.77 × 2,352.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.62x = 18,618,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,618,193.92/5,276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.43

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