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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,202.69, 7,791.08 and 3,248.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,202.69, 7,791.08 and 3,248.97 is: 4,865.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,202.69 : 7,791.08 = 3,248.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,202.69/7,791.08 = 3,248.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,202.69x = 7,791.08 × 3,248.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,202.69x = 25,312,968.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,312,968.94/5,202.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.36

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