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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,101.44, 7,033.22 and 3,329.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,101.44, 7,033.22 and 3,329.97 is: 4,590.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,101.44 : 7,033.22 = 3,329.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,101.44/7,033.22 = 3,329.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,101.44x = 7,033.22 × 3,329.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,101.44x = 23,420,403.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,420,403.28/5,101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.94

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