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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.97, 7,923.52 and 2,362.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.97, 7,923.52 and 2,362.30 is: 3,542.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.97 : 7,923.52 = 2,362.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.97/7,923.52 = 2,362.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.97x = 7,923.52 × 2,362.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.97x = 18,717,731.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,717,731.30/5,283.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.36

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