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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,203.13, 7,175.64 and 3,436.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,203.13, 7,175.64 and 3,436.52 is: 4,739.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,203.13 : 7,175.64 = 3,436.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,203.13/7,175.64 = 3,436.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,203.13x = 7,175.64 × 3,436.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,203.13x = 24,659,230.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,659,230.37/5,203.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,739.31

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