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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,082.23, 7,608.96 and 3,228.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,082.23, 7,608.96 and 3,228.75 is: 4,833.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,082.23 : 7,608.96 = 3,228.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,082.23/7,608.96 = 3,228.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,082.23x = 7,608.96 × 3,228.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,082.23x = 24,567,429.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,567,429.60/5,082.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,833.99

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