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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,221.34, 7,206.37 and 3,125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,221.34, 7,206.37 and 3,125.46 is: 4,313.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,221.34 : 7,206.37 = 3,125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,221.34/7,206.37 = 3,125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,221.34x = 7,206.37 × 3,125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,221.34x = 22,523,221.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,523,221.18/5,221.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,313.69

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