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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.13, 7,202.76 and 3,095.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.13, 7,202.76 and 3,095.27 is: 4,270.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.13 : 7,202.76 = 3,095.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.13/7,202.76 = 3,095.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.13x = 7,202.76 × 3,095.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.13x = 22,294,450.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,294,450.93/5,220.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.86

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