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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,210.35, 7,187.76 and 3,220.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,210.35, 7,187.76 and 3,220.18 is: 4,442.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,210.35 : 7,187.76 = 3,220.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,210.35/7,187.76 = 3,220.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,210.35x = 7,187.76 × 3,220.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,210.35x = 23,145,881.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,145,881.00/5,210.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.29

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