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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,239.61, 7,860.59 and 2,773.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,239.61, 7,860.59 and 2,773.92 is: 4,161.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,239.61 : 7,860.59 = 2,773.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,239.61/7,860.59 = 2,773.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,239.61x = 7,860.59 × 2,773.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,239.61x = 21,804,667.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,804,667.32/5,239.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.50

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