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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,248.68, 7,870.73 and 2,782.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,248.68, 7,870.73 and 2,782.94 is: 4,173.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,248.68 : 7,870.73 = 2,782.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,248.68/7,870.73 = 2,782.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,248.68x = 7,870.73 × 2,782.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,248.68x = 21,903,716.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,903,716.08/5,248.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,173.19

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