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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,223.24, 7,826.76 and 3,033

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,223.24, 7,826.76 and 3,033 is: 4,544.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,223.24 : 7,826.76 = 3,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,223.24/7,826.76 = 3,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,223.24x = 7,826.76 × 3,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,223.24x = 23,738,563.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,738,563.08/5,223.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.80

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