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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,326.93, 7,350.78 and 3,088.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,326.93, 7,350.78 and 3,088.43 is: 4,261.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,326.93 : 7,350.78 = 3,088.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,326.93/7,350.78 = 3,088.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,326.93x = 7,350.78 × 3,088.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,326.93x = 22,702,371.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,702,371.87/5,326.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.81

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