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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,224.76, 7,210.86 and 3,367.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,224.76, 7,210.86 and 3,367.16 is: 4,647.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,224.76 : 7,210.86 = 3,367.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,224.76/7,210.86 = 3,367.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,224.76x = 7,210.86 × 3,367.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,224.76x = 24,280,119.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,280,119.36/5,224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,647.13

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