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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,246.28, 7,873.76 and 2,170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,246.28, 7,873.76 and 2,170.44 is: 3,257.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,246.28 : 7,873.76 = 2,170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,246.28/7,873.76 = 2,170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,246.28x = 7,873.76 × 2,170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,246.28x = 17,089,523.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,089,523.65/5,246.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,257.46

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