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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,207.63, 7,181.85 and 3,441.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,207.63, 7,181.85 and 3,441.02 is: 4,745.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,207.63 : 7,181.85 = 3,441.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,207.63/7,181.85 = 3,441.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,207.63x = 7,181.85 × 3,441.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,207.63x = 24,712,889.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,712,889.49/5,207.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,745.52

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