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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,237.96, 7,858.10 and 2,901.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,237.96, 7,858.10 and 2,901.38 is: 4,352.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,237.96 : 7,858.10 = 2,901.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,237.96/7,858.10 = 2,901.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,237.96x = 7,858.10 × 2,901.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,237.96x = 22,799,334.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,799,334.18/5,237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.71

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