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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,246.85, 7,870.17 and 2,126.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,246.85, 7,870.17 and 2,126.73 is: 3,190.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,246.85 : 7,870.17 = 2,126.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,246.85/7,870.17 = 2,126.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,246.85x = 7,870.17 × 2,126.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,246.85x = 16,737,726.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,737,726.64/5,246.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.05

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