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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,232.51, 7,218.32 and 3,465.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,232.51, 7,218.32 and 3,465.59 is: 4,780.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,232.51 : 7,218.32 = 3,465.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,232.51/7,218.32 = 3,465.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,232.51x = 7,218.32 × 3,465.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,232.51x = 25,015,684.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,015,684.19/5,232.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,780.82

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