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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,243.22, 7,228.59 and 4,493.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,243.22, 7,228.59 and 4,493.94 is: 6,195.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,243.22 : 7,228.59 = 4,493.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,243.22/7,228.59 = 4,493.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,243.22x = 7,228.59 × 4,493.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,243.22x = 32,484,849.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,484,849.74/5,243.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,195.59

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