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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.59, 7,183.74 and 3,215.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.59, 7,183.74 and 3,215.69 is: 4,437.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.59 : 7,183.74 = 3,215.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.59/7,183.74 = 3,215.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.59x = 7,183.74 × 3,215.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.59x = 23,100,664.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,100,664.80/5,205.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.67

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