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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,247.52, 7,867.60 and 2,324.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,247.52, 7,867.60 and 2,324.24 is: 3,484.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,247.52 : 7,867.60 = 2,324.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,247.52/7,867.60 = 2,324.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,247.52x = 7,867.60 × 2,324.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,247.52x = 18,286,190.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,286,190.62/5,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.73

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