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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.60, 7,866.90 and 4,822.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.60, 7,866.90 and 4,822.20 is: 7,233.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.60 : 7,866.90 = 4,822.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.60/7,866.90 = 4,822.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.60x = 7,866.90 × 4,822.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.60x = 37,935,765.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,935,765.18/5,244.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,233.30

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