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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.83, 7,833.88 and 2,450.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.83, 7,833.88 and 2,450.14 is: 3,675.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.83 : 7,833.88 = 2,450.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.83/7,833.88 = 2,450.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.83x = 7,833.88 × 2,450.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.83x = 19,194,102.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,194,102.74/5,222.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.04

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