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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,232.83, 7,843.15 and 1,943.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,232.83, 7,843.15 and 1,943.83 is: 2,913.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,232.83 : 7,843.15 = 1,943.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,232.83/7,843.15 = 1,943.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,232.83x = 7,843.15 × 1,943.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,232.83x = 15,245,725.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,245,725.80/5,232.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,913.47

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