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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,232, 7,219.98 and 3,078.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,232, 7,219.98 and 3,078.51 is: 4,248.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,232 : 7,219.98 = 3,078.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,232/7,219.98 = 3,078.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,232x = 7,219.98 × 3,078.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,232x = 22,226,780.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,226,780.63/5,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,248.24

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