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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.92, 7,328.80 and 3,187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.92, 7,328.80 and 3,187.88 is: 4,397.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.92 : 7,328.80 = 3,187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.92/7,328.80 = 3,187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.92x = 7,328.80 × 3,187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.92x = 23,363,334.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,363,334.94/5,312.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,397.46

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