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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,227.97, 7,213.19 and 3,101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,227.97, 7,213.19 and 3,101.73 is: 4,279.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,227.97 : 7,213.19 = 3,101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,227.97/7,213.19 = 3,101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,227.97x = 7,213.19 × 3,101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,227.97x = 22,373,367.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,373,367.82/5,227.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,279.55

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