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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,825.93, 7,227.21 and 3,340.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,825.93, 7,227.21 and 3,340.99 is: 5,003.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,825.93 : 7,227.21 = 3,340.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,825.93/7,227.21 = 3,340.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,825.93x = 7,227.21 × 3,340.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,825.93x = 24,146,036.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,146,036.34/4,825.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,003.40

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