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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,232.45, 7,220.21 and 2,994.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,232.45, 7,220.21 and 2,994.93 is: 4,132.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,232.45 : 7,220.21 = 2,994.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,232.45/7,220.21 = 2,994.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,232.45x = 7,220.21 × 2,994.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,232.45x = 21,624,008.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,624,008.56/5,232.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.67

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