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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.77, 7,533.33 and 3,292.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.77, 7,533.33 and 3,292.13 is: 4,931.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.77 : 7,533.33 = 3,292.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.77/7,533.33 = 3,292.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.77x = 7,533.33 × 3,292.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.77x = 24,800,701.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,800,701.69/5,028.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,931.76

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