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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,082.53, 7,623.79 and 3,338.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,082.53, 7,623.79 and 3,338.55 is: 5,007.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,082.53 : 7,623.79 = 3,338.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,082.53/7,623.79 = 3,338.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,082.53x = 7,623.79 × 3,338.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,082.53x = 25,452,395.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,452,395.76/5,082.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.83

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