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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.51, 7,352.02 and 3,651.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.51, 7,352.02 and 3,651.02 is: 5,033.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.51 : 7,352.02 = 3,651.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.51/7,352.02 = 3,651.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.51x = 7,352.02 × 3,651.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.51x = 26,842,372.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,842,372.06/5,332.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,033.72

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