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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233, 7,851.30 and 2,926.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233, 7,851.30 and 2,926.12 is: 4,390.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233 : 7,851.30 = 2,926.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233/7,851.30 = 2,926.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233x = 7,851.30 × 2,926.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233x = 22,973,845.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,973,845.96/5,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.19

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