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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,223.04, 7,208.10 and 3,099.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,223.04, 7,208.10 and 3,099.22 is: 4,277.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,223.04 : 7,208.10 = 3,099.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,223.04/7,208.10 = 3,099.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,223.04x = 7,208.10 × 3,099.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,223.04x = 22,339,487.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,339,487.68/5,223.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,277.10

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