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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,237.65, 7,855.26 and 2,314.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,237.65, 7,855.26 and 2,314.36 is: 3,471.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,237.65 : 7,855.26 = 2,314.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,237.65/7,855.26 = 2,314.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,237.65x = 7,855.26 × 2,314.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,237.65x = 18,179,899.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,179,899.53/5,237.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.00

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