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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.51, 7,348.68 and 3,535.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.51, 7,348.68 and 3,535.07 is: 4,876.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.51 : 7,348.68 = 3,535.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.51/7,348.68 = 3,535.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.51x = 7,348.68 × 3,535.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.51x = 25,978,061.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,978,061.46/5,327.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,876.22

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