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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,762.52, 7,952.88 and 3,525.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,762.52, 7,952.88 and 3,525.89 is: 4,866.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,762.52 : 7,952.88 = 3,525.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,762.52/7,952.88 = 3,525.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,762.52x = 7,952.88 × 3,525.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,762.52x = 28,040,940.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,040,940.30/5,762.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.09

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