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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.13, 8,176.28 and 2,528.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.13, 8,176.28 and 2,528.44 is: 3,791.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.13 : 8,176.28 = 2,528.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.13/8,176.28 = 2,528.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.13x = 8,176.28 × 2,528.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.13x = 20,673,200.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,673,200.32/5,452.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.76

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