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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.44, 7,969.74 and 1,852.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.44, 7,969.74 and 1,852.12 is: 2,778.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.44 : 7,969.74 = 1,852.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.44/7,969.74 = 1,852.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.44x = 7,969.74 × 1,852.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.44x = 14,760,914.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,760,914.85/5,312.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.56

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