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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.78, 7,349.48 and 3,087.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.78, 7,349.48 and 3,087.87 is: 4,261.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.78 : 7,349.48 = 3,087.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.78/7,349.48 = 3,087.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.78x = 7,349.48 × 3,087.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.78x = 22,694,200.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,694,200.05/5,325.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.20

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