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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,228.73, 7,212.01 and 4,437.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,228.73, 7,212.01 and 4,437.33 is: 6,120.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,228.73 : 7,212.01 = 4,437.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,228.73/7,212.01 = 4,437.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,228.73x = 7,212.01 × 4,437.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,228.73x = 32,002,068.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,002,068.33/5,228.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,120.43

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