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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,216.78, 7,199.49 and 3,445.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,216.78, 7,199.49 and 3,445.28 is: 4,754.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,216.78 : 7,199.49 = 3,445.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,216.78/7,199.49 = 3,445.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,216.78x = 7,199.49 × 3,445.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,216.78x = 24,804,258.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,804,258.91/5,216.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.71

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