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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.83, 6,913.22 and 3,332.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.83, 6,913.22 and 3,332.03 is: 4,599.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.83 : 6,913.22 = 3,332.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.83/6,913.22 = 3,332.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.83x = 6,913.22 × 3,332.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.83x = 23,035,005.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,035,005.21/5,007.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.80

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