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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.93, 7,904.01 and 2,344.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.93, 7,904.01 and 2,344.23 is: 3,517.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.93 : 7,904.01 = 2,344.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.93/7,904.01 = 2,344.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.93x = 7,904.01 × 2,344.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.93x = 18,528,817.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,528,817.36/5,267.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.29

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