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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.13, 7,848.48 and 1,947.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.13, 7,848.48 and 1,947.77 is: 2,921.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.13 : 7,848.48 = 1,947.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.13/7,848.48 = 1,947.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.13x = 7,848.48 × 1,947.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.13x = 15,287,033.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,287,033.89/5,233.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,921.20

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