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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.27, 7,206.44 and 3,232.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.27, 7,206.44 and 3,232.13 is: 4,461.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.27 : 7,206.44 = 3,232.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.27/7,206.44 = 3,232.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.27x = 7,206.44 × 3,232.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.27x = 23,292,150.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,292,150.92/5,220.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,461.87

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