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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,246.66, 7,871.81 and 2,327.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,246.66, 7,871.81 and 2,327.01 is: 3,491.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,246.66 : 7,871.81 = 2,327.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,246.66/7,871.81 = 2,327.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,246.66x = 7,871.81 × 2,327.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,246.66x = 18,317,768.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,317,768.95/5,246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.32

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