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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,171.26, 7,752.48 and 2,247.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,171.26, 7,752.48 and 2,247.34 is: 3,369.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,171.26 : 7,752.48 = 2,247.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,171.26/7,752.48 = 2,247.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,171.26x = 7,752.48 × 2,247.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,171.26x = 17,422,458.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,422,458.40/5,171.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.09

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