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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,247.59, 7,870.77 and 1,351.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,247.59, 7,870.77 and 1,351.69 is: 2,027.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,247.59 : 7,870.77 = 1,351.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,247.59/7,870.77 = 1,351.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,247.59x = 7,870.77 × 1,351.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,247.59x = 10,638,821.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,638,821.42/5,247.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.37

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