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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.27, 7,207.99 and 3,336.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.27, 7,207.99 and 3,336.66 is: 4,605.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.27 : 7,207.99 = 3,336.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.27/7,207.99 = 3,336.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.27x = 7,207.99 × 3,336.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.27x = 24,050,603.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,050,603.57/5,222.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.39

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