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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.69, 7,869.56 and 2,325.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.69, 7,869.56 and 2,325.69 is: 3,485.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.69 : 7,869.56 = 2,325.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.69/7,869.56 = 2,325.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.69x = 7,869.56 × 2,325.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.69x = 18,302,145.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,302,145.37/5,250.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.66

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