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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.82, 7,219.35 and 4,114.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.82, 7,219.35 and 4,114.14 is: 5,683.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.82 : 7,219.35 = 4,114.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.82/7,219.35 = 4,114.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.82x = 7,219.35 × 4,114.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.82x = 29,701,416.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,701,416.61/5,225.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,683.59

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