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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,226.62, 7,837.63 and 2,454.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,226.62, 7,837.63 and 2,454.08 is: 3,680.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,226.62 : 7,837.63 = 2,454.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,226.62/7,837.63 = 2,454.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,226.62x = 7,837.63 × 2,454.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,226.62x = 19,234,125.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,234,125.71/5,226.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,680.03

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