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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.33, 7,824.38 and 4,350.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.33, 7,824.38 and 4,350.43 is: 6,518.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.33 : 7,824.38 = 4,350.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.33/7,824.38 = 4,350.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.33x = 7,824.38 × 4,350.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.33x = 34,039,451.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,039,451.99/5,222.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,518.06

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