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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,230.73, 7,846.13 and 1,335.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,230.73, 7,846.13 and 1,335.13 is: 2,002.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,230.73 : 7,846.13 = 1,335.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,230.73/7,846.13 = 1,335.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,230.73x = 7,846.13 × 1,335.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,230.73x = 10,475,603.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,475,603.55/5,230.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.70

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