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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,023.71, 6,929.42 and 3,228.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,023.71, 6,929.42 and 3,228.37 is: 4,453.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,023.71 : 6,929.42 = 3,228.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,023.71/6,929.42 = 3,228.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,023.71x = 6,929.42 × 3,228.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,023.71x = 22,370,722.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,370,722.39/5,023.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.03

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