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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.52, 7,193.16 and 3,220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.52, 7,193.16 and 3,220.88 is: 4,445.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.52 : 7,193.16 = 3,220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.52/7,193.16 = 3,220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.52x = 7,193.16 × 3,220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.52x = 23,168,269.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,168,269.22/5,211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.59

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