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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.48, 7,885.69 and 4,329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.48, 7,885.69 and 4,329.32 is: 6,523.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.48 : 7,885.69 = 4,329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.48/7,885.69 = 4,329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.48x = 7,885.69 × 4,329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.48x = 34,139,675.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,139,675.43/5,233.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,523.32

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