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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.04, 7,217.34 and 4,602.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.04, 7,217.34 and 4,602.22 is: 6,347.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.04 : 7,217.34 = 4,602.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.04/7,217.34 = 4,602.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.04x = 7,217.34 × 4,602.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.04x = 33,215,786.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,215,786.49/5,233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,347.32

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