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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.21, 7,262.22 and 3,167.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.21, 7,262.22 and 3,167.47 is: 4,370.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.21 : 7,262.22 = 3,167.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.21/7,262.22 = 3,167.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.21x = 7,262.22 × 3,167.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.21x = 23,002,863.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,002,863.98/5,263.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,370.50

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