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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.11, 7,844.81 and 2,309.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.11, 7,844.81 and 2,309.82 is: 3,462.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.11 : 7,844.81 = 2,309.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.11/7,844.81 = 2,309.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.11x = 7,844.81 × 2,309.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.11x = 18,120,087.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,120,087.49/5,233.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,462.58

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