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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,249.46, 7,875.56 and 2,327.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,249.46, 7,875.56 and 2,327.07 is: 3,491.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,249.46 : 7,875.56 = 2,327.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,249.46/7,875.56 = 2,327.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,249.46x = 7,875.56 × 2,327.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,249.46x = 18,326,967.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,326,967.77/5,249.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.21

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