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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.70, 7,216.74 and 4,436.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.70, 7,216.74 and 4,436.66 is: 6,117.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.70 : 7,216.74 = 4,436.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.70/7,216.74 = 4,436.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.70x = 7,216.74 × 4,436.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.70x = 32,018,185.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,018,185.60/5,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,117.70

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