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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,285.32, 7,292.52 and 3,610.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,285.32, 7,292.52 and 3,610.23 is: 4,981.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,285.32 : 7,292.52 = 3,610.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,285.32/7,292.52 = 3,610.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,285.32x = 7,292.52 × 3,610.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,285.32x = 26,327,674.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,327,674.48/5,285.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,981.28

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