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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.55, 7,195.22 and 3,223.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.55, 7,195.22 and 3,223.23 is: 4,450.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.55 : 7,195.22 = 3,223.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.55/7,195.22 = 3,223.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.55x = 7,195.22 × 3,223.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.55x = 23,191,848.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,191,848.96/5,211.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.09

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