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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,086.42, 7,019.97 and 3,323.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,086.42, 7,019.97 and 3,323.14 is: 4,586.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,086.42 : 7,019.97 = 3,323.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,086.42/7,019.97 = 3,323.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,086.42x = 7,019.97 × 3,323.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,086.42x = 23,328,343.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,328,343.11/5,086.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,586.40

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