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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.16, 7,877.06 and 2,330.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.16, 7,877.06 and 2,330.51 is: 3,496.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.16 : 7,877.06 = 2,330.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.16/7,877.06 = 2,330.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.16x = 7,877.06 × 2,330.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.16x = 18,357,555.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,357,555.45/5,250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.57

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