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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.63, 7,349.36 and 3,088.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.63, 7,349.36 and 3,088.80 is: 4,262.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.63 : 7,349.36 = 3,088.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.63/7,349.36 = 3,088.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.63x = 7,349.36 × 3,088.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.63x = 22,700,687.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,700,687.72/5,325.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.54

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