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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.53, 7,219.39 and 3,315.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.53, 7,219.39 and 3,315.84 is: 4,574.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.53 : 7,219.39 = 3,315.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.53/7,219.39 = 3,315.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.53x = 7,219.39 × 3,315.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.53x = 23,938,364.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,938,364.33/5,233.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,574.04

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