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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.16, 7,206.66 and 2,984.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.16, 7,206.66 and 2,984.34 is: 4,118.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.16 : 7,206.66 = 2,984.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.16/7,206.66 = 2,984.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.16x = 7,206.66 × 2,984.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.16x = 21,507,123.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,507,123.70/5,222.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.43

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