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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.61, 7,349.03 and 3,087.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.61, 7,349.03 and 3,087.31 is: 4,260.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.61 : 7,349.03 = 3,087.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.61/7,349.03 = 3,087.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.61x = 7,349.03 × 3,087.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.61x = 22,688,718.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,688,718.37/5,325.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,260.30

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