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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.63, 7,849.18 and 2,895.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.63, 7,849.18 and 2,895.54 is: 4,340.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.63 : 7,849.18 = 2,895.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.63/7,849.18 = 2,895.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.63x = 7,849.18 × 2,895.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.63x = 22,727,614.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,727,614.66/5,235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.95

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