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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,223.72, 7,199.94 and 3,357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,223.72, 7,199.94 and 3,357.48 is: 4,627.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,223.72 : 7,199.94 = 3,357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,223.72/7,199.94 = 3,357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,223.72x = 7,199.94 × 3,357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,223.72x = 24,173,654.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,173,654.55/5,223.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.67

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