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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,247.32, 7,865.58 and 2,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,247.32, 7,865.58 and 2,327 is: 3,488.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,247.32 : 7,865.58 = 2,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,247.32/7,865.58 = 2,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,247.32x = 7,865.58 × 2,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,247.32x = 18,303,204.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,303,204.66/5,247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.11

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