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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,326.64, 7,350.32 and 3,088.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,326.64, 7,350.32 and 3,088.64 is: 4,262.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,326.64 : 7,350.32 = 3,088.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,326.64/7,350.32 = 3,088.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,326.64x = 7,350.32 × 3,088.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,326.64x = 22,702,492.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,702,492.36/5,326.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,262.07

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