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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.28, 7,753.74 and 2,247.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.28, 7,753.74 and 2,247.59 is: 3,371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.28 : 7,753.74 = 2,247.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.28/7,753.74 = 2,247.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.28x = 7,753.74 × 2,247.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.28x = 17,427,228.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,427,228.49/5,169.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.31

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