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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.07, 7,874.02 and 2,326.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.07, 7,874.02 and 2,326.51 is: 3,489.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.07 : 7,874.02 = 2,326.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.07/7,874.02 = 2,326.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.07x = 7,874.02 × 2,326.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.07x = 18,318,986.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,318,986.27/5,250.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,489.28

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