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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,107.24, 7,045.95 and 3,218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,107.24, 7,045.95 and 3,218.32 is: 4,440.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,107.24 : 7,045.95 = 3,218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,107.24/7,045.95 = 3,218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,107.24x = 7,045.95 × 3,218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,107.24x = 22,676,121.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,676,121.80/5,107.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.00

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