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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,247.72, 7,871.58 and 2,325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,247.72, 7,871.58 and 2,325.24 is: 3,487.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,247.72 : 7,871.58 = 2,325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,247.72/7,871.58 = 2,325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,247.72x = 7,871.58 × 2,325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,247.72x = 18,303,312.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,303,312.68/5,247.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.86

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