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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.72, 7,869.78 and 2,325.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.72, 7,869.78 and 2,325.09 is: 3,488.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.72 : 7,869.78 = 2,325.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.72/7,869.78 = 2,325.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.72x = 7,869.78 × 2,325.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.72x = 18,297,946.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,297,946.78/5,244.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.83

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