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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.32, 7,197.19 and 3,804.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.32, 7,197.19 and 3,804.30 is: 5,244.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.32 : 7,197.19 = 3,804.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.32/7,197.19 = 3,804.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.32x = 7,197.19 × 3,804.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.32x = 27,380,260.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,380,260.41/5,220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,244.94

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