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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.99, 7,926.87 and 2,362.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.99, 7,926.87 and 2,362.19 is: 3,543.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.99 : 7,926.87 = 2,362.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.99/7,926.87 = 2,362.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.99x = 7,926.87 × 2,362.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.99x = 18,724,733.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,724,733.41/5,283.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.67

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