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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,286.48, 7,931.76 and 2,362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,286.48, 7,931.76 and 2,362.72 is: 3,544.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,286.48 : 7,931.76 = 2,362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,286.48/7,931.76 = 2,362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,286.48x = 7,931.76 × 2,362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,286.48x = 18,740,527.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,740,527.99/5,286.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.99

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