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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,223.29, 7,824.68 and 3,027.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,223.29, 7,824.68 and 3,027.40 is: 4,535.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,223.29 : 7,824.68 = 3,027.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,223.29/7,824.68 = 3,027.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,223.29x = 7,824.68 × 3,027.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,223.29x = 23,688,426.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,688,426.38/5,223.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,535.16

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