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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,201.91, 7,177.80 and 3,213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,201.91, 7,177.80 and 3,213.12 is: 4,433.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,201.91 : 7,177.80 = 3,213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,201.91/7,177.80 = 3,213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,201.91x = 7,177.80 × 3,213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,201.91x = 23,063,132.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,063,132.74/5,201.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.59

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