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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,248.05, 7,873.44 and 2,325.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,248.05, 7,873.44 and 2,325.66 is: 3,489.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,248.05 : 7,873.44 = 2,325.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,248.05/7,873.44 = 2,325.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,248.05x = 7,873.44 × 2,325.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,248.05x = 18,310,944.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,310,944.47/5,248.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.09

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