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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,231.02, 7,218.32 and 3,106.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,231.02, 7,218.32 and 3,106.18 is: 4,286.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,231.02 : 7,218.32 = 3,106.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,231.02/7,218.32 = 3,106.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,231.02x = 7,218.32 × 3,106.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,231.02x = 22,421,401.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,421,401.22/5,231.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,286.24

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