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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.42, 7,219.42 and 3,554.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.42, 7,219.42 and 3,554.29 is: 4,903.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.42 : 7,219.42 = 3,554.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.42/7,219.42 = 3,554.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.42x = 7,219.42 × 3,554.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.42x = 25,659,912.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,659,912.31/5,233.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,903.09

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