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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,108.54, 7,053.96 and 3,223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,108.54, 7,053.96 and 3,223.16 is: 4,450.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,108.54 : 7,053.96 = 3,223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,108.54/7,053.96 = 3,223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,108.54x = 7,053.96 × 3,223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,108.54x = 22,736,041.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,736,041.71/5,108.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.59

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