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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.71, 7,401.91 and 3,238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.71, 7,401.91 and 3,238.56 is: 4,468.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.71 : 7,401.91 = 3,238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.71/7,401.91 = 3,238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.71x = 7,401.91 × 3,238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.71x = 23,971,529.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,971,529.65/5,364.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,468.37

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