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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.46, 7,837.13 and 3,666.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.46, 7,837.13 and 3,666.11 is: 5,490.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.46 : 7,837.13 = 3,666.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.46/7,837.13 = 3,666.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.46x = 7,837.13 × 3,666.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.46x = 28,731,750.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,731,750.64/5,233.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,490.02

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