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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,231.58, 7,219.52 and 3,108.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,231.58, 7,219.52 and 3,108.15 is: 4,289.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,231.58 : 7,219.52 = 3,108.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,231.58/7,219.52 = 3,108.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,231.58x = 7,219.52 × 3,108.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,231.58x = 22,439,351.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,439,351.09/5,231.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,289.21

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