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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.57, 7,226.77 and 3,352.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.57, 7,226.77 and 3,352.22 is: 4,627.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.57 : 7,226.77 = 3,352.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.57/7,226.77 = 3,352.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.57x = 7,226.77 × 3,352.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.57x = 24,225,745.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,225,745.84/5,235.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,627.15

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