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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.17, 7,349.29 and 3,201.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.17, 7,349.29 and 3,201.40 is: 4,418.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.17 : 7,349.29 = 3,201.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.17/7,349.29 = 3,201.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.17x = 7,349.29 × 3,201.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.17x = 23,527,972.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,527,972.35/5,325.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,418.25

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