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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.51, 7,850.32 and 2,309.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.51, 7,850.32 and 2,309.82 is: 3,464.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.51 : 7,850.32 = 2,309.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.51/7,850.32 = 2,309.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.51x = 7,850.32 × 2,309.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.51x = 18,132,790.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,132,790.93/5,233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,464.75

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