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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,024.22, 7,536.32 and 3,292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,024.22, 7,536.32 and 3,292.44 is: 4,938.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,024.22 : 7,536.32 = 3,292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,024.22/7,536.32 = 3,292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,024.22x = 7,536.32 × 3,292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,024.22x = 24,812,881.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,812,881.42/5,024.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,938.65

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