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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,238.08, 7,228.40 and 3,376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,238.08, 7,228.40 and 3,376.16 is: 4,659.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,238.08 : 7,228.40 = 3,376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,238.08/7,228.40 = 3,376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,238.08x = 7,228.40 × 3,376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,238.08x = 24,404,234.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,404,234.94/5,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.00

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