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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,246.04, 7,870.32 and 2,325.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,246.04, 7,870.32 and 2,325.18 is: 3,488.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,246.04 : 7,870.32 = 2,325.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,246.04/7,870.32 = 2,325.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,246.04x = 7,870.32 × 2,325.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,246.04x = 18,299,910.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,299,910.66/5,246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.33

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