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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.64, 7,873.40 and 2,650.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.64, 7,873.40 and 2,650.08 is: 3,972.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.64 : 7,873.40 = 2,650.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.64/7,873.40 = 2,650.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.64x = 7,873.40 × 2,650.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.64x = 20,865,139.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,865,139.87/5,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.31

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