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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.80, 7,206.96 and 3,126.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.80, 7,206.96 and 3,126.88 is: 4,314.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.80 : 7,206.96 = 3,126.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.80/7,206.96 = 3,126.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.80x = 7,206.96 × 3,126.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.80x = 22,535,299.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,535,299.08/5,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,314.79

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