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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,230.73, 7,216.33 and 3,341.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,230.73, 7,216.33 and 3,341.83 is: 4,610.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,230.73 : 7,216.33 = 3,341.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,230.73/7,216.33 = 3,341.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,230.73x = 7,216.33 × 3,341.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,230.73x = 24,115,721.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,115,721.69/5,230.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.39

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