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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,226.57, 7,836.68 and 2,221.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,226.57, 7,836.68 and 2,221.07 is: 3,330.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,226.57 : 7,836.68 = 2,221.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,226.57/7,836.68 = 2,221.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,226.57x = 7,836.68 × 2,221.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,226.57x = 17,405,764.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,405,764.56/5,226.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.25

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