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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.24, 7,868.34 and 2,779.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.24, 7,868.34 and 2,779.74 is: 4,165.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.24 : 7,868.34 = 2,779.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.24/7,868.34 = 2,779.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.24x = 7,868.34 × 2,779.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.24x = 21,871,939.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,871,939.43/5,250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.89

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