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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,228.48, 7,211.67 and 4,437.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,228.48, 7,211.67 and 4,437.08 is: 6,120.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,228.48 : 7,211.67 = 4,437.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,228.48/7,211.67 = 4,437.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,228.48x = 7,211.67 × 4,437.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,228.48x = 31,998,731.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,998,731.07/5,228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,120.08

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