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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.15, 7,866.72 and 2,470.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.15, 7,866.72 and 2,470.23 is: 3,701.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.15 : 7,866.72 = 2,470.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.15/7,866.72 = 2,470.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.15x = 7,866.72 × 2,470.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.15x = 19,432,607.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,432,607.75/5,250.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.34

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