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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,221.71, 7,205.09 and 3,452.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,221.71, 7,205.09 and 3,452.67 is: 4,764.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,221.71 : 7,205.09 = 3,452.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,221.71/7,205.09 = 3,452.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,221.71x = 7,205.09 × 3,452.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,221.71x = 24,876,780.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,876,780.83/5,221.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.11

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