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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,290.08, 7,301.52 and 3,423.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,290.08, 7,301.52 and 3,423.84 is: 4,725.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,290.08 : 7,301.52 = 3,423.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,290.08/7,301.52 = 3,423.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,290.08x = 7,301.52 × 3,423.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,290.08x = 24,999,236.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,999,236.24/5,290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,725.68

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