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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,248.35, 7,875.96 and 2,475.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,248.35, 7,875.96 and 2,475.81 is: 3,715.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,248.35 : 7,875.96 = 2,475.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,248.35/7,875.96 = 2,475.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,248.35x = 7,875.96 × 2,475.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,248.35x = 19,499,380.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,499,380.53/5,248.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.34

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