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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.98, 7,210.73 and 3,101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.98, 7,210.73 and 3,101.44 is: 4,279.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.98 : 7,210.73 = 3,101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.98/7,210.73 = 3,101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.98x = 7,210.73 × 3,101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.98x = 22,363,646.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,363,646.45/5,225.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,279.32

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