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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,412.72, 7,469.48 and 2,928.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,412.72, 7,469.48 and 2,928.72 is: 4,041.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,412.72 : 7,469.48 = 2,928.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,412.72/7,469.48 = 2,928.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,412.72x = 7,469.48 × 2,928.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,412.72x = 21,876,015.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,876,015.47/5,412.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.59

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