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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,232.69, 7,842.02 and 2,764.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,232.69, 7,842.02 and 2,764.89 is: 4,143.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,232.69 : 7,842.02 = 2,764.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,232.69/7,842.02 = 2,764.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,232.69x = 7,842.02 × 2,764.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,232.69x = 21,682,308.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,682,308.85/5,232.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.63

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