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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,214.88, 7,196.45 and 3,224.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,214.88, 7,196.45 and 3,224.91 is: 4,450.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,214.88 : 7,196.45 = 3,224.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,214.88/7,196.45 = 3,224.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,214.88x = 7,196.45 × 3,224.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,214.88x = 23,207,914.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,207,914.43/5,214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.32

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