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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.61, 7,870.50 and 3,297.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.61, 7,870.50 and 3,297.24 is: 4,938.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.61 : 7,870.50 = 3,297.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.61/7,870.50 = 3,297.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.61x = 7,870.50 × 3,297.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.61x = 25,950,927.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,950,927.42/5,254.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,938.70

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