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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.13, 7,396.37 and 3,122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.13, 7,396.37 and 3,122.24 is: 4,309.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.13 : 7,396.37 = 3,122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.13/7,396.37 = 3,122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.13x = 7,396.37 × 3,122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.13x = 23,093,189.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,093,189.68/5,359.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.13

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