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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,231.10, 7,218.89 and 3,135.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,231.10, 7,218.89 and 3,135.22 is: 4,326.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,231.10 : 7,218.89 = 3,135.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,231.10/7,218.89 = 3,135.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,231.10x = 7,218.89 × 3,135.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,231.10x = 22,632,792.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,632,792.63/5,231.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,326.59

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