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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.80, 7,853.70 and 3,289.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.80, 7,853.70 and 3,289.37 is: 4,934.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.80 : 7,853.70 = 3,289.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.80/7,853.70 = 3,289.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.80x = 7,853.70 × 3,289.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.80x = 25,833,725.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,833,725.17/5,235.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,934.06

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