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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.42, 7,207.38 and 3,236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.42, 7,207.38 and 3,236.96 is: 4,464.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.42 : 7,207.38 = 3,236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.42/7,207.38 = 3,236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.42x = 7,207.38 × 3,236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.42x = 23,330,000.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,330,000.76/5,225.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.71

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