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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,200.06, 7,174.04 and 3,207.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,200.06, 7,174.04 and 3,207.14 is: 4,424.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,200.06 : 7,174.04 = 3,207.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,200.06/7,174.04 = 3,207.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,200.06x = 7,174.04 × 3,207.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,200.06x = 23,008,134.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,008,134.61/5,200.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.59

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