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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.59, 7,866.81 and 2,124.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.59, 7,866.81 and 2,124.57 is: 3,186.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.59 : 7,866.81 = 2,124.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.59/7,866.81 = 2,124.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.59x = 7,866.81 × 2,124.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.59x = 16,713,588.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,713,588.52/5,244.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.82

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