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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.48, 7,935.12 and 2,369.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.48, 7,935.12 and 2,369.28 is: 3,552.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.48 : 7,935.12 = 2,369.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.48/7,935.12 = 2,369.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.48x = 7,935.12 × 2,369.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.48x = 18,800,521.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,800,521.11/5,292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.31

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