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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.76, 7,212.24 and 3,368.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.76, 7,212.24 and 3,368.16 is: 4,648.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.76 : 7,212.24 = 3,368.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.76/7,212.24 = 3,368.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.76x = 7,212.24 × 3,368.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.76x = 24,291,978.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,291,978.28/5,225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,648.51

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