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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,351.40, 7,380.72 and 3,255.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,351.40, 7,380.72 and 3,255.12 is: 4,489.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,351.40 : 7,380.72 = 3,255.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,351.40/7,380.72 = 3,255.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,351.40x = 7,380.72 × 3,255.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,351.40x = 24,025,129.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,025,129.29/5,351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.50

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