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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,199.98, 7,175.97 and 3,210.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,199.98, 7,175.97 and 3,210.55 is: 4,430.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,199.98 : 7,175.97 = 3,210.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,199.98/7,175.97 = 3,210.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,199.98x = 7,175.97 × 3,210.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,199.98x = 23,038,792.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,038,792.54/5,199.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.56

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