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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,221.08, 7,206.30 and 3,354.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,221.08, 7,206.30 and 3,354.84 is: 4,630.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,221.08 : 7,206.30 = 3,354.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,221.08/7,206.30 = 3,354.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,221.08x = 7,206.30 × 3,354.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,221.08x = 24,175,983.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,175,983.49/5,221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.46

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