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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,243.33, 7,863.94 and 2,469.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,243.33, 7,863.94 and 2,469.23 is: 3,703.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,243.33 : 7,863.94 = 2,469.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,243.33/7,863.94 = 2,469.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,243.33x = 7,863.94 × 2,469.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,243.33x = 19,417,900.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,417,900.17/5,243.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,703.35

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