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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,311.68, 7,328.96 and 3,216.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,311.68, 7,328.96 and 3,216.32 is: 4,437.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,311.68 : 7,328.96 = 3,216.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,311.68/7,328.96 = 3,216.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,311.68x = 7,328.96 × 3,216.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,311.68x = 23,572,280.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,572,280.63/5,311.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.82

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