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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,226.15, 7,834.41 and 2,262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,226.15, 7,834.41 and 2,262.72 is: 3,392.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,226.15 : 7,834.41 = 2,262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,226.15/7,834.41 = 2,262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,226.15x = 7,834.41 × 2,262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,226.15x = 17,727,076.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,727,076.20/5,226.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.00

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