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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,231.39, 7,848.29 and 2,309.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,231.39, 7,848.29 and 2,309.72 is: 3,465.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,231.39 : 7,848.29 = 2,309.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,231.39/7,848.29 = 2,309.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,231.39x = 7,848.29 × 2,309.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,231.39x = 18,127,318.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,127,318.91/5,231.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.11

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