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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,238.02, 7,855.35 and 2,316.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,238.02, 7,855.35 and 2,316.26 is: 3,473.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,238.02 : 7,855.35 = 2,316.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,238.02/7,855.35 = 2,316.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,238.02x = 7,855.35 × 2,316.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,238.02x = 18,195,032.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,195,032.99/5,238.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,473.65

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