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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,255.04, 7,883.04 and 2,333.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,255.04, 7,883.04 and 2,333.76 is: 3,500.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,255.04 : 7,883.04 = 2,333.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,255.04/7,883.04 = 2,333.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,255.04x = 7,883.04 × 2,333.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,255.04x = 18,397,123.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,397,123.43/5,255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,500.85

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