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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,346.28, 7,379.13 and 3,250

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,346.28, 7,379.13 and 3,250 is: 4,485.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,346.28 : 7,379.13 = 3,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,346.28/7,379.13 = 3,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,346.28x = 7,379.13 × 3,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,346.28x = 23,982,172.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,982,172.50/5,346.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,485.77

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