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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.22, 7,133.74 and 3,305.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.22, 7,133.74 and 3,305.22 is: 4,562.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.22 : 7,133.74 = 3,305.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.22/7,133.74 = 3,305.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.22x = 7,133.74 × 3,305.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.22x = 23,578,580.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,578,580.12/5,168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.22

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