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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.48, 7,916.61 and 2,467.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.48, 7,916.61 and 2,467.82 is: 3,702.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.48 : 7,916.61 = 2,467.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.48/7,916.61 = 2,467.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.48x = 7,916.61 × 2,467.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.48x = 19,536,728.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,536,728.91/5,276.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.61

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