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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,258.13, 7,887.96 and 2,445.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,258.13, 7,887.96 and 2,445.62 is: 3,668.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,258.13 : 7,887.96 = 2,445.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,258.13/7,887.96 = 2,445.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,258.13x = 7,887.96 × 2,445.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,258.13x = 19,290,913.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,290,913.30/5,258.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.78

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