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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,202.24, 7,804.44 and 3,013.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,202.24, 7,804.44 and 3,013.08 is: 4,520.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,202.24 : 7,804.44 = 3,013.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,202.24/7,804.44 = 3,013.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,202.24x = 7,804.44 × 3,013.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,202.24x = 23,515,402.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,515,402.08/5,202.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.25

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