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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,246.62, 7,867.42 and 3,055.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,246.62, 7,867.42 and 3,055.97 is: 4,582.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,246.62 : 7,867.42 = 3,055.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,246.62/7,867.42 = 3,055.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,246.62x = 7,867.42 × 3,055.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,246.62x = 24,042,599.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,042,599.50/5,246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,582.49

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