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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,226.22, 7,213.44 and 3,550.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,226.22, 7,213.44 and 3,550.42 is: 4,900.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,226.22 : 7,213.44 = 3,550.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,226.22/7,213.44 = 3,550.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,226.22x = 7,213.44 × 3,550.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,226.22x = 25,610,741.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,610,741.64/5,226.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,900.43

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