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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,230.39, 7,214.92 and 3,133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,230.39, 7,214.92 and 3,133.30 is: 4,322.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,230.39 : 7,214.92 = 3,133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,230.39/7,214.92 = 3,133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,230.39x = 7,214.92 × 3,133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,230.39x = 22,606,508.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,606,508.84/5,230.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.15

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