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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,237.45, 7,857.69 and 2,771.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,237.45, 7,857.69 and 2,771.96 is: 4,158.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,237.45 : 7,857.69 = 2,771.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,237.45/7,857.69 = 2,771.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,237.45x = 7,857.69 × 2,771.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,237.45x = 21,781,202.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,781,202.37/5,237.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,158.74

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