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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.41, 7,223.06 and 3,245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.41, 7,223.06 and 3,245.24 is: 4,477.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.41 : 7,223.06 = 3,245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.41/7,223.06 = 3,245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.41x = 7,223.06 × 3,245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.41x = 23,440,510.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,440,510.89/5,235.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,477.31

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