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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,206.97, 7,184.75 and 3,218.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,206.97, 7,184.75 and 3,218.82 is: 4,441.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,206.97 : 7,184.75 = 3,218.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,206.97/7,184.75 = 3,218.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,206.97x = 7,184.75 × 3,218.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,206.97x = 23,126,400.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,126,400.90/5,206.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.44

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