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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.21, 7,926.52 and 2,362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.21, 7,926.52 and 2,362.54 is: 3,543.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.21 : 7,926.52 = 2,362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.21/7,926.52 = 2,362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.21x = 7,926.52 × 2,362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.21x = 18,726,708.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,726,708.75/5,284.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.90

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