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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.07, 7,212.21 and 3,362.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.07, 7,212.21 and 3,362.07 is: 4,640.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.07 : 7,212.21 = 3,362.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.07/7,212.21 = 3,362.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.07x = 7,212.21 × 3,362.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.07x = 24,247,954.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,247,954.87/5,225.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.69

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