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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,111.24, 7,051.46 and 3,222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,111.24, 7,051.46 and 3,222.32 is: 4,445.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,111.24 : 7,051.46 = 3,222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,111.24/7,051.46 = 3,222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,111.24x = 7,051.46 × 3,222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,111.24x = 22,722,060.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,722,060.59/5,111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.51

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