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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,206.62, 7,187.51 and 3,320.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,206.62, 7,187.51 and 3,320.79 is: 4,584.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,206.62 : 7,187.51 = 3,320.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,206.62/7,187.51 = 3,320.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,206.62x = 7,187.51 × 3,320.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,206.62x = 23,868,203.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,868,203.56/5,206.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.20

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