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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,348.51, 7,381.89 and 3,224.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,348.51, 7,381.89 and 3,224.42 is: 4,450.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,348.51 : 7,381.89 = 3,224.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,348.51/7,381.89 = 3,224.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,348.51x = 7,381.89 × 3,224.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,348.51x = 23,802,276.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,802,276.84/5,348.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.27

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