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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,247.58, 7,871.63 and 1,737.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,247.58, 7,871.63 and 1,737.91 is: 2,606.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,247.58 : 7,871.63 = 1,737.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,247.58/7,871.63 = 1,737.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,247.58x = 7,871.63 × 1,737.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,247.58x = 13,680,184.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,680,184.49/5,247.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,606.95

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