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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,245.18, 7,865.47 and 2,779.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,245.18, 7,865.47 and 2,779.44 is: 4,167.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,245.18 : 7,865.47 = 2,779.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,245.18/7,865.47 = 2,779.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,245.18x = 7,865.47 × 2,779.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,245.18x = 21,861,601.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,861,601.94/5,245.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,167.94

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