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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.26, 7,872.80 and 2,474.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.26, 7,872.80 and 2,474.56 is: 3,710.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.26 : 7,872.80 = 2,474.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.26/7,872.80 = 2,474.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.26x = 7,872.80 × 2,474.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.26x = 19,481,715.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,481,715.97/5,250.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.62

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