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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.17, 7,867.59 and 2,437.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.17, 7,867.59 and 2,437.04 is: 3,650.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.17 : 7,867.59 = 2,437.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.17/7,867.59 = 2,437.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.17x = 7,867.59 × 2,437.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.17x = 19,173,631.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,173,631.53/5,252.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.61

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