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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,214.58, 7,196.14 and 3,226.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,214.58, 7,196.14 and 3,226.30 is: 4,452.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,214.58 : 7,196.14 = 3,226.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,214.58/7,196.14 = 3,226.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,214.58x = 7,196.14 × 3,226.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,214.58x = 23,216,892.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,216,892.52/5,214.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,452.31

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