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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.12, 5,010.48 and 3,229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.12, 5,010.48 and 3,229.44 is: 4,854.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.12 : 5,010.48 = 3,229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.12/5,010.48 = 3,229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.12x = 5,010.48 × 3,229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.12x = 16,181,044.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,181,044.53/3,333.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,854.62

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