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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.51, 7,211.51 and 4,864.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.51, 7,211.51 and 4,864.35 is: 6,702.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.51 : 7,211.51 = 4,864.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.51/7,211.51 = 4,864.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.51x = 7,211.51 × 4,864.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.51x = 35,079,284.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,079,284.35/5,233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,702.82

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