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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,246.68, 7,871.38 and 2,324.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,246.68, 7,871.38 and 2,324.29 is: 3,487.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,246.68 : 7,871.38 = 2,324.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,246.68/7,871.38 = 2,324.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,246.68x = 7,871.38 × 2,324.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,246.68x = 18,295,359.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,295,359.98/5,246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.04

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