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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,171.22, 7,758.18 and 3,323.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,171.22, 7,758.18 and 3,323.25 is: 4,985.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,171.22 : 7,758.18 = 3,323.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,171.22/7,758.18 = 3,323.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,171.22x = 7,758.18 × 3,323.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,171.22x = 25,782,371.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,782,371.69/5,171.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.74

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