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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,231.92, 10,844.04 and 3,333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,231.92, 10,844.04 and 3,333 is: 4,997.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,231.92 : 10,844.04 = 3,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,231.92/10,844.04 = 3,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,231.92x = 10,844.04 × 3,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,231.92x = 36,143,185.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,143,185.32/7,231.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,997.73

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