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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,221.36, 7,204.24 and 2,983.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,221.36, 7,204.24 and 2,983.36 is: 4,116.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,221.36 : 7,204.24 = 2,983.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,221.36/7,204.24 = 2,983.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,221.36x = 7,204.24 × 2,983.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,221.36x = 21,492,841.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,492,841.45/5,221.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.33

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