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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.46, 7,867.54 and 2,124.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.46, 7,867.54 and 2,124.66 is: 3,187.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.46 : 7,867.54 = 2,124.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.46/7,867.54 = 2,124.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.46x = 7,867.54 × 2,124.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.46x = 16,715,847.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,715,847.54/5,244.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.33

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