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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,246.58, 7,867.82 and 2,125.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,246.58, 7,867.82 and 2,125.78 is: 3,187.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,246.58 : 7,867.82 = 2,125.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,246.58/7,867.82 = 2,125.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,246.58x = 7,867.82 × 2,125.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,246.58x = 16,725,254.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,725,254.40/5,246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.84

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