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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.16, 7,346.08 and 3,228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.16, 7,346.08 and 3,228.16 is: 4,454.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.16 : 7,346.08 = 3,228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.16/7,346.08 = 3,228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.16x = 7,346.08 × 3,228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.16x = 23,714,321.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,714,321.61/5,324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,454.10

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