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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,321.52, 7,343.10 and 3,196.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,321.52, 7,343.10 and 3,196.62 is: 4,410.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,321.52 : 7,343.10 = 3,196.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,321.52/7,343.10 = 3,196.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,321.52x = 7,343.10 × 3,196.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,321.52x = 23,473,100.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,473,100.32/5,321.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,410.98

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