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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.60, 7,183.72 and 3,215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.60, 7,183.72 and 3,215.68 is: 4,437.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.60 : 7,183.72 = 3,215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.60/7,183.72 = 3,215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.60x = 7,183.72 × 3,215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.60x = 23,100,544.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,100,544.73/5,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.63

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