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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.16, 7,344.22 and 3,198.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.16, 7,344.22 and 3,198.03 is: 4,413.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.16 : 7,344.22 = 3,198.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.16/7,344.22 = 3,198.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.16x = 7,344.22 × 3,198.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.16x = 23,487,047.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,487,047.66/5,322.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,413.07

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