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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.21, 7,203 and 3,451.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.21, 7,203 and 3,451.17 is: 4,762.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.21 : 7,203 = 3,451.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.21/7,203 = 3,451.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.21x = 7,203 × 3,451.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.21x = 24,858,777.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,858,777.51/5,220.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,762.03

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