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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,253.41, 7,881.93 and 2,333.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,253.41, 7,881.93 and 2,333.76 is: 3,501.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,253.41 : 7,881.93 = 2,333.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,253.41/7,881.93 = 2,333.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,253.41x = 7,881.93 × 2,333.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,253.41x = 18,394,532.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,394,532.96/5,253.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.45

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