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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,223.53, 7,208.79 and 3,452.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,223.53, 7,208.79 and 3,452.06 is: 4,764.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,223.53 : 7,208.79 = 3,452.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,223.53/7,208.79 = 3,452.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,223.53x = 7,208.79 × 3,452.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,223.53x = 24,885,175.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,885,175.61/5,223.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.05

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