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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,239.25, 7,227.09 and 3,376.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,239.25, 7,227.09 and 3,376.25 is: 4,657.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,239.25 : 7,227.09 = 3,376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,239.25/7,227.09 = 3,376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,239.25x = 7,227.09 × 3,376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,239.25x = 24,400,426.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,400,426.48/5,239.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.24

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