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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,141.44, 7,093.92 and 3,252.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,141.44, 7,093.92 and 3,252.88 is: 4,488.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,141.44 : 7,093.92 = 3,252.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,141.44/7,093.92 = 3,252.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,141.44x = 7,093.92 × 3,252.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,141.44x = 23,075,670.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,075,670.49/5,141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,488.17

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