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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.52, 7,316.52 and 3,438.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.52, 7,316.52 and 3,438.44 is: 4,744.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.52 : 7,316.52 = 3,438.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.52/7,316.52 = 3,438.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.52x = 7,316.52 × 3,438.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.52x = 25,157,415.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,157,415.03/5,302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,744.43

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