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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.93, 7,841.58 and 3,472.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.93, 7,841.58 and 3,472.14 is: 5,210.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.93 : 7,841.58 = 3,472.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.93/7,841.58 = 3,472.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.93x = 7,841.58 × 3,472.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.93x = 27,227,063.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,227,063.58/5,225.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,210.00

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