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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.63, 7,868.33 and 2,612.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.63, 7,868.33 and 2,612.91 is: 3,920.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.63 : 7,868.33 = 2,612.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.63/7,868.33 = 2,612.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.63x = 7,868.33 × 2,612.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.63x = 20,559,225.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,559,225.08/5,244.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,920.05

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