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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,436.52, 7,502.36 and 2,952.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,436.52, 7,502.36 and 2,952.52 is: 4,074.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,436.52 : 7,502.36 = 2,952.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,436.52/7,502.36 = 2,952.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,436.52x = 7,502.36 × 2,952.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,436.52x = 22,150,867.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,150,867.95/5,436.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.46

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