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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.74, 7,841.28 and 2,763.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.74, 7,841.28 and 2,763.03 is: 4,139.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.74 : 7,841.28 = 2,763.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.74/7,841.28 = 2,763.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.74x = 7,841.28 × 2,763.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.74x = 21,665,691.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,665,691.88/5,233.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.62

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