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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,219.61, 7,199.33 and 3,329.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,219.61, 7,199.33 and 3,329.25 is: 4,591.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,219.61 : 7,199.33 = 3,329.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,219.61/7,199.33 = 3,329.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,219.61x = 7,199.33 × 3,329.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,219.61x = 23,968,352.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,968,352.76/5,219.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.98

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