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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.63, 7,943.46 and 1,833.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.63, 7,943.46 and 1,833.15 is: 2,749.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.63 : 7,943.46 = 1,833.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.63/7,943.46 = 1,833.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.63x = 7,943.46 × 1,833.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.63x = 14,561,553.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,561,553.70/5,295.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,749.73

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