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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.53, 7,207.41 and 3,451.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.53, 7,207.41 and 3,451.06 is: 4,762.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.53 : 7,207.41 = 3,451.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.53/7,207.41 = 3,451.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.53x = 7,207.41 × 3,451.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.53x = 24,873,204.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,873,204.35/5,222.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,762.67

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