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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.74, 7,956.90 and 3,226.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.74, 7,956.90 and 3,226.37 is: 4,833.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.74 : 7,956.90 = 3,226.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.74/7,956.90 = 3,226.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.74x = 7,956.90 × 3,226.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.74x = 25,671,863.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,671,863.67/5,310.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,833.95

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