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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.21, 7,350.03 and 3,088.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.21, 7,350.03 and 3,088.32 is: 4,262.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.21 : 7,350.03 = 3,088.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.21/7,350.03 = 3,088.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.21x = 7,350.03 × 3,088.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.21x = 22,699,244.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,699,244.65/5,325.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.60

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