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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,209.52, 7,186.44 and 3,530.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,209.52, 7,186.44 and 3,530.35 is: 4,870.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,209.52 : 7,186.44 = 3,530.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,209.52/7,186.44 = 3,530.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,209.52x = 7,186.44 × 3,530.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,209.52x = 25,370,630.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,370,630.49/5,209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,870.06

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