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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.21, 7,220.81 and 3,343.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.21, 7,220.81 and 3,343.34 is: 4,613.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.21 : 7,220.81 = 3,343.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.21/7,220.81 = 3,343.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.21x = 7,220.81 × 3,343.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.21x = 24,141,604.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,141,604.75/5,233.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.16

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