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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,232.47, 7,220.75 and 2,994.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,232.47, 7,220.75 and 2,994.30 is: 4,132.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,232.47 : 7,220.75 = 2,994.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,232.47/7,220.75 = 2,994.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,232.47x = 7,220.75 × 2,994.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,232.47x = 21,621,076.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,621,076.75/5,232.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.10

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