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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.26, 7,193.90 and 3,325.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.26, 7,193.90 and 3,325.38 is: 4,590.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.26 : 7,193.90 = 3,325.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.26/7,193.90 = 3,325.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.26x = 7,193.90 × 3,325.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.26x = 23,922,451.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,922,451.18/5,211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.53

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