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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,362.03, 7,399.62 and 3,125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,362.03, 7,399.62 and 3,125.44 is: 4,313.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,362.03 : 7,399.62 = 3,125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,362.03/7,399.62 = 3,125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,362.03x = 7,399.62 × 3,125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,362.03x = 23,127,068.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,127,068.33/5,362.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,313.12

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