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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.26, 7,203.96 and 3,124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.26, 7,203.96 and 3,124.88 is: 4,312.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.26 : 7,203.96 = 3,124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.26/7,203.96 = 3,124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.26x = 7,203.96 × 3,124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.26x = 22,511,510.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,511,510.52/5,220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,312.34

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