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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.11, 7,900.13 and 2,303.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.11, 7,900.13 and 2,303.17 is: 3,455.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.11 : 7,900.13 = 2,303.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.11/7,900.13 = 2,303.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.11x = 7,900.13 × 2,303.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.11x = 18,195,342.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,195,342.41/5,265.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.83

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