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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.42, 7,207.34 and 3,234.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.42, 7,207.34 and 3,234.14 is: 4,463.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.42 : 7,207.34 = 3,234.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.42/7,207.34 = 3,234.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.42x = 7,207.34 × 3,234.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.42x = 23,309,494.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,309,494.38/5,222.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.36

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