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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,304.83, 7,946.40 and 2,523.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,304.83, 7,946.40 and 2,523.08 is: 3,779.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,304.83 : 7,946.40 = 2,523.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,304.83/7,946.40 = 2,523.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,304.83x = 7,946.40 × 2,523.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,304.83x = 20,049,432.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,049,432.24/5,304.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.47

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