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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,246.64, 7,871.31 and 1,959.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,246.64, 7,871.31 and 1,959.75 is: 2,940.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,246.64 : 7,871.31 = 1,959.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,246.64/7,871.31 = 1,959.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,246.64x = 7,871.31 × 1,959.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,246.64x = 15,425,799.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,425,799.77/5,246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,940.13

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