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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,115.22, 7,061.49 and 3,229.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,115.22, 7,061.49 and 3,229.54 is: 4,458.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,115.22 : 7,061.49 = 3,229.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,115.22/7,061.49 = 3,229.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,115.22x = 7,061.49 × 3,229.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,115.22x = 22,805,346.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,805,346.76/5,115.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,458.33

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