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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,231.59, 7,221.56 and 3,465.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,231.59, 7,221.56 and 3,465.59 is: 4,783.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,231.59 : 7,221.56 = 3,465.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,231.59/7,221.56 = 3,465.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,231.59x = 7,221.56 × 3,465.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,231.59x = 25,026,966.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,026,966.12/5,231.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,783.82

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