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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,230.92, 7,846.37 and 3,284.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,230.92, 7,846.37 and 3,284.49 is: 4,926.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,230.92 : 7,846.37 = 3,284.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,230.92/7,846.37 = 3,284.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,230.92x = 7,846.37 × 3,284.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,230.92x = 25,771,323.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,771,323.80/5,230.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,926.73

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