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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.96, 7,181.73 and 3,215.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.96, 7,181.73 and 3,215.79 is: 4,436.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.96 : 7,181.73 = 3,215.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.96/7,181.73 = 3,215.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.96x = 7,181.73 × 3,215.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.96x = 23,094,935.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,094,935.52/5,205.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.25

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