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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,230.72, 7,221.56 and 3,441.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,230.72, 7,221.56 and 3,441.03 is: 4,750.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,230.72 : 7,221.56 = 3,441.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,230.72/7,221.56 = 3,441.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,230.72x = 7,221.56 × 3,441.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,230.72x = 24,849,604.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,849,604.61/5,230.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,750.70

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