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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,247.68, 7,870.46 and 2,578.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,247.68, 7,870.46 and 2,578.15 is: 3,866.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,247.68 : 7,870.46 = 2,578.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,247.68/7,870.46 = 2,578.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,247.68x = 7,870.46 × 2,578.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,247.68x = 20,291,226.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,291,226.45/5,247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.71

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