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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,326.97, 7,348.52 and 3,561.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,326.97, 7,348.52 and 3,561.17 is: 4,912.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,326.97 : 7,348.52 = 3,561.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,326.97/7,348.52 = 3,561.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,326.97x = 7,348.52 × 3,561.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,326.97x = 26,169,301.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,169,301.13/5,326.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,912.61

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