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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.62, 7,304.01 and 3,196.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.62, 7,304.01 and 3,196.34 is: 4,411.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.62 : 7,304.01 = 3,196.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.62/7,304.01 = 3,196.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.62x = 7,304.01 × 3,196.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.62x = 23,346,099.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,346,099.32/5,292.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,411.07

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