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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,201.96, 7,809.42 and 3,465.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,201.96, 7,809.42 and 3,465.32 is: 5,202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,201.96 : 7,809.42 = 3,465.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,201.96/7,809.42 = 3,465.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,201.96x = 7,809.42 × 3,465.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,201.96x = 27,062,139.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,062,139.31/5,201.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,202.30

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