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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.02, 7,988.91 and 2,552.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.02, 7,988.91 and 2,552.26 is: 3,827.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.02 : 7,988.91 = 2,552.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.02/7,988.91 = 2,552.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.02x = 7,988.91 × 2,552.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.02x = 20,389,775.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,389,775.44/5,327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.61

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