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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,195.63, 7,793.45 and 2,273.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,195.63, 7,793.45 and 2,273.93 is: 3,410.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,195.63 : 7,793.45 = 2,273.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,195.63/7,793.45 = 2,273.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,195.63x = 7,793.45 × 2,273.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,195.63x = 17,721,709.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,721,709.42/5,195.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,410.89

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