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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,286.53, 7,295.46 and 3,190.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,286.53, 7,295.46 and 3,190.25 is: 4,402.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,286.53 : 7,295.46 = 3,190.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,286.53/7,295.46 = 3,190.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,286.53x = 7,295.46 × 3,190.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,286.53x = 23,274,341.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,274,341.27/5,286.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,402.57

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