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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.52, 7,867.28 and 3,299.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.52, 7,867.28 and 3,299.23 is: 4,943.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.52 : 7,867.28 = 3,299.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.52/7,867.28 = 3,299.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.52x = 7,867.28 × 3,299.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.52x = 25,955,965.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,955,965.72/5,250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,943.50

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