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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.01, 7,206.63 and 3,332.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.01, 7,206.63 and 3,332.07 is: 4,598.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.01 : 7,206.63 = 3,332.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.01/7,206.63 = 3,332.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.01x = 7,206.63 × 3,332.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.01x = 24,012,995.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,012,995.62/5,222.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,598.42

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