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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.24, 7,945.75 and 2,533.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.24, 7,945.75 and 2,533.87 is: 3,795.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.24 : 7,945.75 = 2,533.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.24/7,945.75 = 2,533.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.24x = 7,945.75 × 2,533.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.24x = 20,133,497.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,133,497.55/5,305.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.02

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