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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,227.36, 7,213.96 and 3,104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,227.36, 7,213.96 and 3,104 is: 4,283.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,227.36 : 7,213.96 = 3,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,227.36/7,213.96 = 3,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,227.36x = 7,213.96 × 3,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,227.36x = 22,392,131.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,392,131.84/5,227.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,283.64

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