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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,207.08, 7,183.74 and 3,214.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,207.08, 7,183.74 and 3,214.18 is: 4,434.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,207.08 : 7,183.74 = 3,214.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,207.08/7,183.74 = 3,214.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,207.08x = 7,183.74 × 3,214.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,207.08x = 23,089,833.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,089,833.43/5,207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.32

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