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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,247.50, 7,870.29 and 1,737.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,247.50, 7,870.29 and 1,737.38 is: 2,605.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,247.50 : 7,870.29 = 1,737.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,247.50/7,870.29 = 1,737.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,247.50x = 7,870.29 × 1,737.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,247.50x = 13,673,684.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,673,684.44/5,247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.75

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