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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.47, 7,851.62 and 1,724.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.47, 7,851.62 and 1,724.82 is: 2,586.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.47 : 7,851.62 = 1,724.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.47/7,851.62 = 1,724.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.47x = 7,851.62 × 1,724.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.47x = 13,542,622.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,542,622.58/5,235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,586.71

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