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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,229.41, 7,846.82 and 3,475.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,229.41, 7,846.82 and 3,475.66 is: 5,215.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,229.41 : 7,846.82 = 3,475.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,229.41/7,846.82 = 3,475.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,229.41x = 7,846.82 × 3,475.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,229.41x = 27,272,888.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,272,888.70/5,229.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,215.29

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