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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,232.52, 7,221.90 and 3,243.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,232.52, 7,221.90 and 3,243.96 is: 4,477.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,232.52 : 7,221.90 = 3,243.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,232.52/7,221.90 = 3,243.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,232.52x = 7,221.90 × 3,243.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,232.52x = 23,427,554.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,427,554.72/5,232.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,477.30

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