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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,206.94, 7,802.19 and 4,228.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,206.94, 7,802.19 and 4,228.28 is: 6,335.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,206.94 : 7,802.19 = 4,228.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,206.94/7,802.19 = 4,228.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,206.94x = 7,802.19 × 4,228.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,206.94x = 32,989,843.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,989,843.93/5,206.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,335.74

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