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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,204.22, 7,231.61 and 5,150.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,204.22, 7,231.61 and 5,150.94 is: 7,157.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,204.22 : 7,231.61 = 5,150.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,204.22/7,231.61 = 5,150.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,204.22x = 7,231.61 × 5,150.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,204.22x = 37,249,563.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,249,563.46/5,204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,157.57

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