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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.05, 7,835.76 and 3,468.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.05, 7,835.76 and 3,468.26 is: 5,204.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.05 : 7,835.76 = 3,468.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.05/7,835.76 = 3,468.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.05x = 7,835.76 × 3,468.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.05x = 27,176,452.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,176,452.98/5,222.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,204.17

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