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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,232.11, 7,220.29 and 2,842.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,232.11, 7,220.29 and 2,842.06 is: 3,922.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,232.11 : 7,220.29 = 2,842.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,232.11/7,220.29 = 2,842.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,232.11x = 7,220.29 × 2,842.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,232.11x = 20,520,497.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,520,497.40/5,232.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.03

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