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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,287.32, 7,933.68 and 2,365.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,287.32, 7,933.68 and 2,365.92 is: 3,550.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,287.32 : 7,933.68 = 2,365.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,287.32/7,933.68 = 2,365.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,287.32x = 7,933.68 × 2,365.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,287.32x = 18,770,452.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,770,452.19/5,287.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.09

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