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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,216.70, 7,195.34 and 3,228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,216.70, 7,195.34 and 3,228.20 is: 4,452.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,216.70 : 7,195.34 = 3,228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,216.70/7,195.34 = 3,228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,216.70x = 7,195.34 × 3,228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,216.70x = 23,227,944.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,227,944.47/5,216.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,452.61

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