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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,122.47, 7,068.37 and 3,233.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,122.47, 7,068.37 and 3,233.33 is: 4,461.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,122.47 : 7,068.37 = 3,233.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,122.47/7,068.37 = 3,233.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,122.47x = 7,068.37 × 3,233.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,122.47x = 22,854,372.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,854,372.77/5,122.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,461.59

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