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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,226.67, 7,843.69 and 2,453.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,226.67, 7,843.69 and 2,453.43 is: 3,681.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,226.67 : 7,843.69 = 2,453.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,226.67/7,843.69 = 2,453.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,226.67x = 7,843.69 × 2,453.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,226.67x = 19,243,940.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,243,940.98/5,226.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,681.88

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