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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,247.36, 7,871.76 and 2,325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,247.36, 7,871.76 and 2,325.60 is: 3,488.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,247.36 : 7,871.76 = 2,325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,247.36/7,871.76 = 2,325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,247.36x = 7,871.76 × 2,325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,247.36x = 18,306,565.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,306,565.06/5,247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.72

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