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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.12, 7,947.54 and 2,524.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.12, 7,947.54 and 2,524.32 is: 3,786.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.12 : 7,947.54 = 2,524.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.12/7,947.54 = 2,524.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.12x = 7,947.54 × 2,524.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.12x = 20,062,134.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,062,134.17/5,298.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.65

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