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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.93, 7,921.43 and 3,331.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.93, 7,921.43 and 3,331.83 is: 4,994.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.93 : 7,921.43 = 3,331.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.93/7,921.43 = 3,331.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.93x = 7,921.43 × 3,331.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.93x = 26,392,858.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,392,858.12/5,283.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,994.93

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