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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,166.72, 7,741.12 and 3,220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,166.72, 7,741.12 and 3,220.32 is: 4,824.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,166.72 : 7,741.12 = 3,220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,166.72/7,741.12 = 3,220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,166.72x = 7,741.12 × 3,220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,166.72x = 24,928,883.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,928,883.56/5,166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,824.90

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