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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,223.58, 7,211.80 and 3,457.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,223.58, 7,211.80 and 3,457.66 is: 4,773.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,223.58 : 7,211.80 = 3,457.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,223.58/7,211.80 = 3,457.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,223.58x = 7,211.80 × 3,457.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,223.58x = 24,935,952.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,935,952.39/5,223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,773.73

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