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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,229.33, 7,222.14 and 3,244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,229.33, 7,222.14 and 3,244.62 is: 4,481.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,229.33 : 7,222.14 = 3,244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,229.33/7,222.14 = 3,244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,229.33x = 7,222.14 × 3,244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,229.33x = 23,433,099.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,433,099.89/5,229.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,481.09

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