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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,356.44, 7,391.97 and 3,232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,356.44, 7,391.97 and 3,232.08 is: 4,460.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,356.44 : 7,391.97 = 3,232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,356.44/7,391.97 = 3,232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,356.44x = 7,391.97 × 3,232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,356.44x = 23,891,438.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,891,438.40/5,356.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,460.32

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