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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,237.33, 7,860.51 and 2,773.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,237.33, 7,860.51 and 2,773.89 is: 4,163.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,237.33 : 7,860.51 = 2,773.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,237.33/7,860.51 = 2,773.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,237.33x = 7,860.51 × 2,773.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,237.33x = 21,804,190.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,804,190.08/5,237.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,163.23

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