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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.52, 7,957.80 and 3,355.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.52, 7,957.80 and 3,355.11 is: 5,025.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.52 : 7,957.80 = 3,355.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.52/7,957.80 = 3,355.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.52x = 7,957.80 × 3,355.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.52x = 26,699,294.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,699,294.36/5,312.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,025.73

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