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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,213.88, 7,190.48 and 3,447.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,213.88, 7,190.48 and 3,447.28 is: 4,754.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,213.88 : 7,190.48 = 3,447.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,213.88/7,190.48 = 3,447.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,213.88x = 7,190.48 × 3,447.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,213.88x = 24,787,597.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,787,597.89/5,213.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.16

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