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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.29, 7,849.35 and 1,535.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.29, 7,849.35 and 1,535.56 is: 2,303.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.29 : 7,849.35 = 1,535.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.29/7,849.35 = 1,535.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.29x = 7,849.35 × 1,535.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.29x = 12,053,147.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,053,147.89/5,233.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,303.17

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