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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.13, 7,848.44 and 2,895.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.13, 7,848.44 and 2,895.04 is: 4,340.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.13 : 7,848.44 = 2,895.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.13/7,848.44 = 2,895.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.13x = 7,848.44 × 2,895.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.13x = 22,721,494.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,721,494.02/5,235.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.20

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