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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,359.36, 7,394.72 and 3,235.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,359.36, 7,394.72 and 3,235.24 is: 4,463.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,359.36 : 7,394.72 = 3,235.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,359.36/7,394.72 = 3,235.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,359.36x = 7,394.72 × 3,235.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,359.36x = 23,923,693.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,923,693.93/5,359.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.91

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