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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.32, 7,324.02 and 3,182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.32, 7,324.02 and 3,182.04 is: 4,392.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.32 : 7,324.02 = 3,182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.32/7,324.02 = 3,182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.32x = 7,324.02 × 3,182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.32x = 23,305,324.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,305,324.60/5,305.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.82

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