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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.27, 6,950.63 and 3,243.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.27, 6,950.63 and 3,243.89 is: 4,479.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.27 : 6,950.63 = 3,243.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.27/6,950.63 = 3,243.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.27x = 6,950.63 × 3,243.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.27x = 22,547,079.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,547,079.15/5,033.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,479.61

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