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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.84, 7,223.72 and 3,465.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.84, 7,223.72 and 3,465.52 is: 4,783.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.84 : 7,223.72 = 3,465.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.84/7,223.72 = 3,465.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.84x = 7,223.72 × 3,465.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.84x = 25,033,946.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,033,946.13/5,233.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,783.09

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