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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,088.32, 7,627.62 and 3,233.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,088.32, 7,627.62 and 3,233.69 is: 4,847.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,088.32 : 7,627.62 = 3,233.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,088.32/7,627.62 = 3,233.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,088.32x = 7,627.62 × 3,233.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,088.32x = 24,665,358.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,665,358.52/5,088.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,847.45

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