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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,395.32, 5,097.08 and 3,223.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,395.32, 5,097.08 and 3,223.09 is: 4,838.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,395.32 : 5,097.08 = 3,223.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,395.32/5,097.08 = 3,223.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,395.32x = 5,097.08 × 3,223.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,395.32x = 16,428,343.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,428,343.88/3,395.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,838.53

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