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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.44, 7,851.54 and 3,040.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.44, 7,851.54 and 3,040.06 is: 4,560.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.44 : 7,851.54 = 3,040.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.44/7,851.54 = 3,040.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.44x = 7,851.54 × 3,040.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.44x = 23,869,152.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,869,152.69/5,233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,560.89

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