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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.21, 7,771.28 and 2,223.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.21, 7,771.28 and 2,223.42 is: 3,332.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.21 : 7,771.28 = 2,223.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.21/7,771.28 = 2,223.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.21x = 7,771.28 × 2,223.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.21x = 17,278,808.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,278,808.26/5,184.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.97

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