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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,224.97, 7,209.88 and 3,099.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,224.97, 7,209.88 and 3,099.74 is: 4,277.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,224.97 : 7,209.88 = 3,099.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,224.97/7,209.88 = 3,099.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,224.97x = 7,209.88 × 3,099.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,224.97x = 22,348,763.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,348,763.71/5,224.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,277.30

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