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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.71, 7,218.83 and 3,217.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.71, 7,218.83 and 3,217.23 is: 4,437.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.71 : 7,218.83 = 3,217.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.71/7,218.83 = 3,217.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.71x = 7,218.83 × 3,217.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.71x = 23,224,636.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,224,636.44/5,233.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.51

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