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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,203.83, 7,183.62 and 3,317.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,203.83, 7,183.62 and 3,317.94 is: 4,580.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,203.83 : 7,183.62 = 3,317.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,203.83/7,183.62 = 3,317.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,203.83x = 7,183.62 × 3,317.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,203.83x = 23,834,810.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,834,810.48/5,203.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,580.25

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