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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,245.64, 7,869.34 and 2,613.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,245.64, 7,869.34 and 2,613.28 is: 3,920.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,245.64 : 7,869.34 = 2,613.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,245.64/7,869.34 = 2,613.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,245.64x = 7,869.34 × 2,613.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,245.64x = 20,564,788.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,564,788.84/5,245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,920.36

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