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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,343.60, 7,371.48 and 3,575.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,343.60, 7,371.48 and 3,575.28 is: 4,932.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,343.60 : 7,371.48 = 3,575.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,343.60/7,371.48 = 3,575.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,343.60x = 7,371.48 × 3,575.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,343.60x = 26,355,105.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,355,105.01/5,343.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,932.09

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