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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,269.83, 7,275.75 and 3,382.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,269.83, 7,275.75 and 3,382.23 is: 4,669.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,269.83 : 7,275.75 = 3,382.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,269.83/7,275.75 = 3,382.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,269.83x = 7,275.75 × 3,382.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,269.83x = 24,608,223.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,608,223.54/5,269.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.65

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