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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,243.33, 7,864.98 and 1,347.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,243.33, 7,864.98 and 1,347.73 is: 2,021.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,243.33 : 7,864.98 = 1,347.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,243.33/7,864.98 = 1,347.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,243.33x = 7,864.98 × 1,347.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,243.33x = 10,599,869.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,599,869.50/5,243.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.59

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