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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,237.47, 7,854.98 and 2,466.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,237.47, 7,854.98 and 2,466.05 is: 3,698.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,237.47 : 7,854.98 = 2,466.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,237.47/7,854.98 = 2,466.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,237.47x = 7,854.98 × 2,466.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,237.47x = 19,370,773.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,370,773.43/5,237.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.50

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