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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.38, 7,849.40 and 4,361.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.38, 7,849.40 and 4,361.33 is: 6,541.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.38 : 7,849.40 = 4,361.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.38/7,849.40 = 4,361.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.38x = 7,849.40 × 4,361.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.38x = 34,233,762.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,233,762.65/5,233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,541.42

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