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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,217.94, 7,204.17 and 3,231.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,217.94, 7,204.17 and 3,231.42 is: 4,461.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,217.94 : 7,204.17 = 3,231.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,217.94/7,204.17 = 3,231.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,217.94x = 7,204.17 × 3,231.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,217.94x = 23,279,699.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,279,699.02/5,217.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,461.47

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