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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.37, 7,226.73 and 3,467.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.37, 7,226.73 and 3,467.54 is: 4,786.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.37 : 7,226.73 = 3,467.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.37/7,226.73 = 3,467.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.37x = 7,226.73 × 3,467.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.37x = 25,058,993.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,058,993.41/5,235.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,786.48

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