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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,246.06, 7,239.51 and 2,977.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,246.06, 7,239.51 and 2,977.84 is: 4,109.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,246.06 : 7,239.51 = 2,977.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,246.06/7,239.51 = 2,977.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,246.06x = 7,239.51 × 2,977.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,246.06x = 21,558,084.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,558,084.36/5,246.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,109.38

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