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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.05, 7,877.57 and 2,327.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.05, 7,877.57 and 2,327.97 is: 3,493.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.05 : 7,877.57 = 2,327.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.05/7,877.57 = 2,327.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.05x = 7,877.57 × 2,327.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.05x = 18,338,734.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,338,734.99/5,250.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.06

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