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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,248.40, 7,868.14 and 2,325.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,248.40, 7,868.14 and 2,325.11 is: 3,485.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,248.40 : 7,868.14 = 2,325.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,248.40/7,868.14 = 2,325.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,248.40x = 7,868.14 × 2,325.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,248.40x = 18,294,304.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,294,304.85/5,248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.69

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