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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,212.73, 7,195.89 and 3,326.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,212.73, 7,195.89 and 3,326.81 is: 4,592.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,212.73 : 7,195.89 = 3,326.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,212.73/7,195.89 = 3,326.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,212.73x = 7,195.89 × 3,326.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,212.73x = 23,939,322.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,939,322.83/5,212.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,592.48

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