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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,236.91, 7,228.22 and 3,220.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,236.91, 7,228.22 and 3,220.82 is: 4,445.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,236.91 : 7,228.22 = 3,220.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,236.91/7,228.22 = 3,220.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,236.91x = 7,228.22 × 3,220.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,236.91x = 23,280,795.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,280,795.54/5,236.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.52

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