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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,326.91, 7,349.55 and 3,088.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,326.91, 7,349.55 and 3,088.67 is: 4,261.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,326.91 : 7,349.55 = 3,088.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,326.91/7,349.55 = 3,088.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,326.91x = 7,349.55 × 3,088.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,326.91x = 22,700,334.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,700,334.60/5,326.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.45

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