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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.36, 6,922.95 and 3,222.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.36, 6,922.95 and 3,222.55 is: 4,449.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.36 : 6,922.95 = 3,222.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.36/6,922.95 = 3,222.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.36x = 6,922.95 × 3,222.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.36x = 22,309,552.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,309,552.52/5,014.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.13

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