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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.59, 7,336.78 and 3,192.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.59, 7,336.78 and 3,192.35 is: 4,405.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.59 : 7,336.78 = 3,192.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.59/7,336.78 = 3,192.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.59x = 7,336.78 × 3,192.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.59x = 23,421,524.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,421,524.97/5,316.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,405.37

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