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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,246.94, 7,866.86 and 2,611.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,246.94, 7,866.86 and 2,611.10 is: 3,914.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,246.94 : 7,866.86 = 2,611.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,246.94/7,866.86 = 2,611.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,246.94x = 7,866.86 × 2,611.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,246.94x = 20,541,158.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,541,158.15/5,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.88

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