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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.16, 7,874.70 and 2,476.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.16, 7,874.70 and 2,476.12 is: 3,713.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.16 : 7,874.70 = 2,476.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.16/7,874.70 = 2,476.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.16x = 7,874.70 × 2,476.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.16x = 19,498,702.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,498,702.16/5,250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.93

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