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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,248.36, 7,865.16 and 2,325.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,248.36, 7,865.16 and 2,325.88 is: 3,485.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,248.36 : 7,865.16 = 2,325.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,248.36/7,865.16 = 2,325.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,248.36x = 7,865.16 × 2,325.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,248.36x = 18,293,418.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,293,418.34/5,248.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.55

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