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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,246.28, 7,870.86 and 2,124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,246.28, 7,870.86 and 2,124.36 is: 3,187.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,246.28 : 7,870.86 = 2,124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,246.28/7,870.86 = 2,124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,246.28x = 7,870.86 × 2,124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,246.28x = 16,720,540.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,720,540.15/5,246.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.12

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