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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.02, 7,205.02 and 3,229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.02, 7,205.02 and 3,229.44 is: 4,457.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.02 : 7,205.02 = 3,229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.02/7,205.02 = 3,229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.02x = 7,205.02 × 3,229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.02x = 23,268,179.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,268,179.79/5,220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,457.49

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