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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,314.22, 7,329.25 and 4,717.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,314.22, 7,329.25 and 4,717.15 is: 6,505.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,314.22 : 7,329.25 = 4,717.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,314.22/7,329.25 = 4,717.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,314.22x = 7,329.25 × 4,717.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,314.22x = 34,573,171.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,573,171.64/5,314.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,505.78

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