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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,229.22, 7,846.38 and 2,307.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,229.22, 7,846.38 and 2,307.16 is: 3,461.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,229.22 : 7,846.38 = 2,307.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,229.22/7,846.38 = 2,307.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,229.22x = 7,846.38 × 2,307.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,229.22x = 18,102,854.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,102,854.08/5,229.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.87

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