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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,234.16, 7,222.32 and 2,995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,234.16, 7,222.32 and 2,995.52 is: 4,133.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,234.16 : 7,222.32 = 2,995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,234.16/7,222.32 = 2,995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,234.16x = 7,222.32 × 2,995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,234.16x = 21,634,604.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,634,604.01/5,234.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.35

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