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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,110.70, 7,053.72 and 3,222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,110.70, 7,053.72 and 3,222.50 is: 4,447.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,110.70 : 7,053.72 = 3,222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,110.70/7,053.72 = 3,222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,110.70x = 7,053.72 × 3,222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,110.70x = 22,730,612.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,730,612.70/5,110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.65

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