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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,019.23, 7,523.33 and 3,171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,019.23, 7,523.33 and 3,171.22 is: 4,753.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,019.23 : 7,523.33 = 3,171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,019.23/7,523.33 = 3,171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,019.23x = 7,523.33 × 3,171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,019.23x = 23,858,099.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,858,099.90/5,019.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,753.34

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