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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,082.23, 7,018.97 and 3,493.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,082.23, 7,018.97 and 3,493.08 is: 4,824.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,082.23 : 7,018.97 = 3,493.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,082.23/7,018.97 = 3,493.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,082.23x = 7,018.97 × 3,493.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,082.23x = 24,517,806.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,517,806.26/5,082.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,824.22

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