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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,262.21, 7,882.68 and 2,447.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,262.21, 7,882.68 and 2,447.04 is: 3,665.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,262.21 : 7,882.68 = 2,447.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,262.21/7,882.68 = 2,447.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,262.21x = 7,882.68 × 2,447.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,262.21x = 19,289,233.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,289,233.27/5,262.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.61

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