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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.76, 7,217.18 and 5,212.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.76, 7,217.18 and 5,212.36 is: 7,172.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.76 : 7,217.18 = 5,212.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.76/7,217.18 = 5,212.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.76x = 7,217.18 × 5,212.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.76x = 37,618,540.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,618,540.34/5,244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,172.60

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