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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.93, 7,850.88 and 1,338.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.93, 7,850.88 and 1,338.32 is: 2,007.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.93 : 7,850.88 = 1,338.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.93/7,850.88 = 1,338.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.93x = 7,850.88 × 1,338.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.93x = 10,507,009.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,507,009.35/5,233.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.48

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