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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.48, 8,045.52 and 2,897.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.48, 8,045.52 and 2,897.52 is: 4,347.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.48 : 8,045.52 = 2,897.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.48/8,045.52 = 2,897.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.48x = 8,045.52 × 2,897.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.48x = 23,312,055.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,312,055.11/5,362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.25

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