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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,828.89, 5,738.43 and 3,333.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,828.89, 5,738.43 and 3,333.27 is: 4,995.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,828.89 : 5,738.43 = 3,333.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,828.89/5,738.43 = 3,333.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,828.89x = 5,738.43 × 3,333.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,828.89x = 19,127,736.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,127,736.57/3,828.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,995.63

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