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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.94, 7,208.81 and 3,610.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.94, 7,208.81 and 3,610.11 is: 4,982.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.94 : 7,208.81 = 3,610.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.94/7,208.81 = 3,610.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.94x = 7,208.81 × 3,610.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.94x = 26,024,579.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,024,579.02/5,222.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,982.75

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