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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,243.99, 7,236.61 and 2,853.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,243.99, 7,236.61 and 2,853.93 is: 3,938.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,243.99 : 7,236.61 = 2,853.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,243.99/7,236.61 = 2,853.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,243.99x = 7,236.61 × 2,853.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,243.99x = 20,652,727.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,652,727.92/5,243.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.36

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