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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.57, 7,347.12 and 3,226.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.57, 7,347.12 and 3,226.05 is: 4,450.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.57 : 7,347.12 = 3,226.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.57/7,347.12 = 3,226.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.57x = 7,347.12 × 3,226.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.57x = 23,702,176.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,702,176.48/5,325.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.64

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