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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,206.59, 7,813.34 and 2,433.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,206.59, 7,813.34 and 2,433.47 is: 3,651.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,206.59 : 7,813.34 = 2,433.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,206.59/7,813.34 = 2,433.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,206.59x = 7,813.34 × 2,433.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,206.59x = 19,013,528.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,013,528.49/5,206.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.82

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