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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,247.58, 7,869.32 and 2,126.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,247.58, 7,869.32 and 2,126.78 is: 3,189.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,247.58 : 7,869.32 = 2,126.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,247.58/7,869.32 = 2,126.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,247.58x = 7,869.32 × 2,126.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,247.58x = 16,736,312.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,736,312.39/5,247.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.34

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