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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.92, 7,225.92 and 3,464.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.92, 7,225.92 and 3,464.48 is: 4,781.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.92 : 7,225.92 = 3,464.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.92/7,225.92 = 3,464.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.92x = 7,225.92 × 3,464.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.92x = 25,034,055.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,034,055.32/5,235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,781.21

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