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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,227.16, 7,842.56 and 2,305.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,227.16, 7,842.56 and 2,305.71 is: 3,459.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,227.16 : 7,842.56 = 2,305.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,227.16/7,842.56 = 2,305.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,227.16x = 7,842.56 × 2,305.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,227.16x = 18,082,657.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,082,657.49/5,227.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.37

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