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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.52, 7,220.48 and 3,243.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.52, 7,220.48 and 3,243.35 is: 4,474.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.52 : 7,220.48 = 3,243.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.52/7,220.48 = 3,243.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.52x = 7,220.48 × 3,243.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.52x = 23,418,545.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,418,545.64/5,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,474.72

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