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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,234.96, 7,220.52 and 3,465.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,234.96, 7,220.52 and 3,465.68 is: 4,780.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,234.96 : 7,220.52 = 3,465.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,234.96/7,220.52 = 3,465.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,234.96x = 7,220.52 × 3,465.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,234.96x = 25,024,011.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,024,011.75/5,234.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,780.17

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