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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,317.78, 7,338.48 and 3,221.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,317.78, 7,338.48 and 3,221.86 is: 4,446.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,317.78 : 7,338.48 = 3,221.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,317.78/7,338.48 = 3,221.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,317.78x = 7,338.48 × 3,221.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,317.78x = 23,643,555.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,643,555.17/5,317.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.13

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