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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.24, 7,871.04 and 2,475.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.24, 7,871.04 and 2,475.48 is: 3,711.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.24 : 7,871.04 = 2,475.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.24/7,871.04 = 2,475.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.24x = 7,871.04 × 2,475.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.24x = 19,484,602.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,484,602.10/5,250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.18

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