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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.36, 7,833.25 and 2,261.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.36, 7,833.25 and 2,261.95 is: 3,390.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.36 : 7,833.25 = 2,261.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.36/7,833.25 = 2,261.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.36x = 7,833.25 × 2,261.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.36x = 17,718,416.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,718,416.37/5,225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.85

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