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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,210.59, 7,813.52 and 2,247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,210.59, 7,813.52 and 2,247.64 is: 3,370.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,210.59 : 7,813.52 = 2,247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,210.59/7,813.52 = 2,247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,210.59x = 7,813.52 × 2,247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,210.59x = 17,561,946.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,561,946.64/5,210.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.43

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