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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.60, 7,905.30 and 3,222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.60, 7,905.30 and 3,222.20 is: 4,827.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.60 : 7,905.30 = 3,222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.60/7,905.30 = 3,222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.60x = 7,905.30 × 3,222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.60x = 25,472,457.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,472,457.66/5,276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,827.44

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