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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.90, 7,224.67 and 3,469.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.90, 7,224.67 and 3,469.90 is: 4,787.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.90 : 7,224.67 = 3,469.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.90/7,224.67 = 3,469.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.90x = 7,224.67 × 3,469.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.90x = 25,068,882.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,068,882.43/5,235.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,787.88

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