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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.33, 7,908.23 and 2,347.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.33, 7,908.23 and 2,347.95 is: 3,523.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.33 : 7,908.23 = 2,347.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.33/7,908.23 = 2,347.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.33x = 7,908.23 × 2,347.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.33x = 18,568,148.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,568,148.40/5,270.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.15

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