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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,258.52, 7,886.66 and 2,137.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,258.52, 7,886.66 and 2,137.74 is: 3,206.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,258.52 : 7,886.66 = 2,137.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,258.52/7,886.66 = 2,137.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,258.52x = 7,886.66 × 2,137.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,258.52x = 16,859,628.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,859,628.55/5,258.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.15

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