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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.16, 7,850.07 and 2,311.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.16, 7,850.07 and 2,311.45 is: 3,467.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.16 : 7,850.07 = 2,311.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.16/7,850.07 = 2,311.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.16x = 7,850.07 × 2,311.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.16x = 18,145,075.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,145,075.33/5,233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,467.33

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