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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,218.70, 7,817.11 and 3,026.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,218.70, 7,817.11 and 3,026.23 is: 4,533.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,218.70 : 7,817.11 = 3,026.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,218.70/7,817.11 = 3,026.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,218.70x = 7,817.11 × 3,026.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,218.70x = 23,656,345.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,656,345.69/5,218.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,533.00

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