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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.84, 7,350.24 and 3,229.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.84, 7,350.24 and 3,229.92 is: 4,457.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.84 : 7,350.24 = 3,229.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.84/7,350.24 = 3,229.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.84x = 7,350.24 × 3,229.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.84x = 23,740,687.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,740,687.18/5,325.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,457.64

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