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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,209.27, 7,810.86 and 2,284.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,209.27, 7,810.86 and 2,284.36 is: 3,425.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,209.27 : 7,810.86 = 2,284.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,209.27/7,810.86 = 2,284.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,209.27x = 7,810.86 × 2,284.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,209.27x = 17,842,777.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,842,777.10/5,209.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.20

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