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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,227.67, 7,836.69 and 2,264.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,227.67, 7,836.69 and 2,264.25 is: 3,394.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,227.67 : 7,836.69 = 2,264.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,227.67/7,836.69 = 2,264.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,227.67x = 7,836.69 × 2,264.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,227.67x = 17,744,225.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,744,225.33/5,227.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.29

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