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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,229.33, 7,846.05 and 2,305.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,229.33, 7,846.05 and 2,305.59 is: 3,459.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,229.33 : 7,846.05 = 2,305.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,229.33/7,846.05 = 2,305.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,229.33x = 7,846.05 × 2,305.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,229.33x = 18,089,774.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,089,774.42/5,229.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,459.29

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