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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.71, 7,349.87 and 3,088.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.71, 7,349.87 and 3,088.35 is: 4,262.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.71 : 7,349.87 = 3,088.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.71/7,349.87 = 3,088.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.71x = 7,349.87 × 3,088.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.71x = 22,698,978.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,698,978.74/5,325.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.15

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