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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,350.01, 7,383.96 and 3,225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,350.01, 7,383.96 and 3,225.92 is: 4,452.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,350.01 : 7,383.96 = 3,225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,350.01/7,383.96 = 3,225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,350.01x = 7,383.96 × 3,225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,350.01x = 23,820,027.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,820,027.32/5,350.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,452.34

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