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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,232.27, 7,855.35 and 3,042.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,232.27, 7,855.35 and 3,042.57 is: 4,567.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,232.27 : 7,855.35 = 3,042.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,232.27/7,855.35 = 3,042.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,232.27x = 7,855.35 × 3,042.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,232.27x = 23,900,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,900,452.25/5,232.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,567.89

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