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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,241.33, 7,233.87 and 3,088.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,241.33, 7,233.87 and 3,088.23 is: 4,262.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,241.33 : 7,233.87 = 3,088.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,241.33/7,233.87 = 3,088.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,241.33x = 7,233.87 × 3,088.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,241.33x = 22,339,838.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,339,838.80/5,241.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.25

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