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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.92, 7,823.18 and 3,135.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.92, 7,823.18 and 3,135.98 is: 4,699.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.92 : 7,823.18 = 3,135.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.92/7,823.18 = 3,135.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.92x = 7,823.18 × 3,135.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.92x = 24,533,363.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,533,363.41/5,220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,699.05

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