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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,223.58, 7,837.41 and 2,299.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,223.58, 7,837.41 and 2,299.83 is: 3,450.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,223.58 : 7,837.41 = 2,299.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,223.58/7,837.41 = 2,299.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,223.58x = 7,837.41 × 2,299.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,223.58x = 18,024,710.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,024,710.64/5,223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.65

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