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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,231.83, 7,225.59 and 3,247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,231.83, 7,225.59 and 3,247.12 is: 4,484.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,231.83 : 7,225.59 = 3,247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,231.83/7,225.59 = 3,247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,231.83x = 7,225.59 × 3,247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,231.83x = 23,462,357.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,462,357.80/5,231.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,484.54

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