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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,247.15, 7,870.76 and 1,960.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,247.15, 7,870.76 and 1,960.21 is: 2,940.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,247.15 : 7,870.76 = 1,960.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,247.15/7,870.76 = 1,960.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,247.15x = 7,870.76 × 1,960.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,247.15x = 15,428,342.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,428,342.46/5,247.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,940.33

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