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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.36, 7,180.68 and 3,526.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.36, 7,180.68 and 3,526.88 is: 4,865.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.36 : 7,180.68 = 3,526.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.36/7,180.68 = 3,526.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.36x = 7,180.68 × 3,526.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.36x = 25,325,396.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,325,396.68/5,205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.25

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