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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.97, 7,887.69 and 2,337.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.97, 7,887.69 and 2,337.87 is: 3,504.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.97 : 7,887.69 = 2,337.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.97/7,887.69 = 2,337.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.97x = 7,887.69 × 2,337.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.97x = 18,440,393.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,440,393.82/5,261.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.47

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