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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.28, 7,925.38 and 2,472.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.28, 7,925.38 and 2,472.32 is: 3,707.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.28 : 7,925.38 = 2,472.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.28/7,925.38 = 2,472.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.28x = 7,925.38 × 2,472.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.28x = 19,594,075.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,594,075.48/5,284.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.99

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