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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.51, 7,846.62 and 2,635.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.51, 7,846.62 and 2,635.03 is: 3,950.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.51 : 7,846.62 = 2,635.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.51/7,846.62 = 2,635.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.51x = 7,846.62 × 2,635.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.51x = 20,676,079.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,676,079.10/5,233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.71

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