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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,241.63, 7,232.17 and 3,326.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,241.63, 7,232.17 and 3,326.75 is: 4,590.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,241.63 : 7,232.17 = 3,326.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,241.63/7,232.17 = 3,326.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,241.63x = 7,232.17 × 3,326.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,241.63x = 24,059,621.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,059,621.55/5,241.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.10

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