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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,341.48, 7,372.56 and 3,247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,341.48, 7,372.56 and 3,247.36 is: 4,482.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,341.48 : 7,372.56 = 3,247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,341.48/7,372.56 = 3,247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,341.48x = 7,372.56 × 3,247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,341.48x = 23,941,356.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,941,356.44/5,341.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,482.16

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