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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.21, 7,401.22 and 3,238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.21, 7,401.22 and 3,238.06 is: 4,467.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.21 : 7,401.22 = 3,238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.21/7,401.22 = 3,238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.21x = 7,401.22 × 3,238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.21x = 23,965,594.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,965,594.43/5,364.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,467.68

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