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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,237.48, 7,227.84 and 2,847.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,237.48, 7,227.84 and 2,847.59 is: 3,929.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,237.48 : 7,227.84 = 2,847.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,237.48/7,227.84 = 2,847.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,237.48x = 7,227.84 × 2,847.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,237.48x = 20,581,888.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,581,888.77/5,237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.73

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