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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,284.52, 10,052.60 and 3,972.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,284.52, 10,052.60 and 3,972.52 is: 5,482.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,284.52 : 10,052.60 = 3,972.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,284.52/10,052.60 = 3,972.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,284.52x = 10,052.60 × 3,972.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,284.52x = 39,934,154.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,934,154.55/7,284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,482.06

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