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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,210.63, 7,185.99 and 3,444.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,210.63, 7,185.99 and 3,444.02 is: 4,749.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,210.63 : 7,185.99 = 3,444.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,210.63/7,185.99 = 3,444.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,210.63x = 7,185.99 × 3,444.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,210.63x = 24,748,676.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,748,676.06/5,210.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,749.65

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