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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.76, 7,945.64 and 2,375.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.76, 7,945.64 and 2,375.52 is: 3,562.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.76 : 7,945.64 = 2,375.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.76/7,945.64 = 2,375.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.76x = 7,945.64 × 2,375.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.76x = 18,875,026.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,875,026.73/5,297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,562.83

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