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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.91, 7,207.87 and 3,332.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.91, 7,207.87 and 3,332.97 is: 4,599.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.91 : 7,207.87 = 3,332.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.91/7,207.87 = 3,332.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.91x = 7,207.87 × 3,332.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.91x = 24,023,646.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,023,646.72/5,222.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.67

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