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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.33, 7,244.98 and 3,363.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.33, 7,244.98 and 3,363.22 is: 4,640.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.33 : 7,244.98 = 3,363.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.33/7,244.98 = 3,363.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.33x = 7,244.98 × 3,363.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.33x = 24,366,461.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,366,461.64/5,251.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.06

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