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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.19, 7,395.72 and 3,234.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.19, 7,395.72 and 3,234.83 is: 4,464.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.19 : 7,395.72 = 3,234.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.19/7,395.72 = 3,234.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.19x = 7,395.72 × 3,234.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.19x = 23,923,896.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,923,896.93/5,359.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.09

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