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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,224.94, 7,836.18 and 3,117.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,224.94, 7,836.18 and 3,117.16 is: 4,675.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,224.94 : 7,836.18 = 3,117.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,224.94/7,836.18 = 3,117.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,224.94x = 7,836.18 × 3,117.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,224.94x = 24,426,587.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,426,587.67/5,224.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.00

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