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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.27, 7,897.33 and 2,342.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.27, 7,897.33 and 2,342.41 is: 3,514.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.27 : 7,897.33 = 2,342.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.27/7,897.33 = 2,342.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.27x = 7,897.33 × 2,342.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.27x = 18,498,784.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,498,784.77/5,263.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.69

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