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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,237.69, 7,892.51 and 4,333.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,237.69, 7,892.51 and 4,333.59 is: 6,530.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,237.69 : 7,892.51 = 4,333.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,237.69/7,892.51 = 4,333.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,237.69x = 7,892.51 × 4,333.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,237.69x = 34,202,880.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,202,880.74/5,237.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,530.15

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