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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,246.74, 7,870.11 and 1,350.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,246.74, 7,870.11 and 1,350.84 is: 2,026.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,246.74 : 7,870.11 = 1,350.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,246.74/7,870.11 = 1,350.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,246.74x = 7,870.11 × 1,350.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,246.74x = 10,631,291.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,631,291.44/5,246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.27

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