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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,228.36, 7,211.96 and 3,102.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,228.36, 7,211.96 and 3,102.49 is: 4,279.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,228.36 : 7,211.96 = 3,102.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,228.36/7,211.96 = 3,102.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,228.36x = 7,211.96 × 3,102.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,228.36x = 22,375,011.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,375,011.87/5,228.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,279.55

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