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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,232.77, 7,847.48 and 2,311.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,232.77, 7,847.48 and 2,311.01 is: 3,465.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,232.77 : 7,847.48 = 2,311.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,232.77/7,847.48 = 2,311.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,232.77x = 7,847.48 × 2,311.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,232.77x = 18,135,593.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,135,593.20/5,232.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.77

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