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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,218.78, 7,822.88 and 3,272.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,218.78, 7,822.88 and 3,272.34 is: 4,905.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,218.78 : 7,822.88 = 3,272.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,218.78/7,822.88 = 3,272.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,218.78x = 7,822.88 × 3,272.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,218.78x = 25,599,123.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,599,123.14/5,218.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.19

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