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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.36, 7,204.49 and 3,232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.36, 7,204.49 and 3,232.07 is: 4,460.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.36 : 7,204.49 = 3,232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.36/7,204.49 = 3,232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.36x = 7,204.49 × 3,232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.36x = 23,285,363.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,285,363.81/5,220.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,460.49

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