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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.01, 7,726.23 and 2,230.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.01, 7,726.23 and 2,230.23 is: 3,345.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.01 : 7,726.23 = 2,230.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.01/7,726.23 = 2,230.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.01x = 7,726.23 × 2,230.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.01x = 17,231,269.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,231,269.93/5,150.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.87

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