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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.63, 7,838.14 and 2,454.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.63, 7,838.14 and 2,454.32 is: 3,675.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.63 : 7,838.14 = 2,454.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.63/7,838.14 = 2,454.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.63x = 7,838.14 × 2,454.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.63x = 19,237,303.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,237,303.76/5,233.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.71

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