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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.84, 7,209.60 and 3,337.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.84, 7,209.60 and 3,337.05 is: 4,603.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.84 : 7,209.60 = 3,337.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.84/7,209.60 = 3,337.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.84x = 7,209.60 × 3,337.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.84x = 24,058,795.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,058,795.68/5,225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,603.81

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