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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.21, 7,945.70 and 2,533.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.21, 7,945.70 and 2,533.83 is: 3,794.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.21 : 7,945.70 = 2,533.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.21/7,945.70 = 2,533.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.21x = 7,945.70 × 2,533.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.21x = 20,133,055.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,133,055.26/5,305.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.96

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