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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,246.22, 7,858.01 and 2,468.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,246.22, 7,858.01 and 2,468.73 is: 3,697.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,246.22 : 7,858.01 = 2,468.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,246.22/7,858.01 = 2,468.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,246.22x = 7,858.01 × 2,468.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,246.22x = 19,399,292.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,399,292.68/5,246.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.77

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