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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.89, 7,204.51 and 3,096.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.89, 7,204.51 and 3,096.62 is: 4,273.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.89 : 7,204.51 = 3,096.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.89/7,204.51 = 3,096.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.89x = 7,204.51 × 3,096.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.89x = 22,309,601.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,309,601.43/5,220.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,273.14

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