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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.22, 7,212.06 and 3,549.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.22, 7,212.06 and 3,549.42 is: 4,899.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.22 : 7,212.06 = 3,549.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.22/7,212.06 = 3,549.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.22x = 7,212.06 × 3,549.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.22x = 25,598,630.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,598,630.01/5,225.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,899.05

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