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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.23, 7,357.62 and 3,207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.23, 7,357.62 and 3,207.24 is: 4,425.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.23 : 7,357.62 = 3,207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.23/7,357.62 = 3,207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.23x = 7,357.62 × 3,207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.23x = 23,597,653.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,597,653.17/5,332.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,425.48

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