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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,257.26, 7,878.77 and 2,917.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,257.26, 7,878.77 and 2,917.14 is: 4,371.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,257.26 : 7,878.77 = 2,917.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,257.26/7,878.77 = 2,917.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,257.26x = 7,878.77 × 2,917.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,257.26x = 22,983,475.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,983,475.12/5,257.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,371.76

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