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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.38, 7,332.90 and 3,216.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.38, 7,332.90 and 3,216.50 is: 4,439.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.38 : 7,332.90 = 3,216.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.38/7,332.90 = 3,216.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.38x = 7,332.90 × 3,216.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.38x = 23,586,272.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,586,272.85/5,312.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,439.87

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