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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,372.61, 7,413.96 and 3,248.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,372.61, 7,413.96 and 3,248.65 is: 4,482.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,372.61 : 7,413.96 = 3,248.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,372.61/7,413.96 = 3,248.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,372.61x = 7,413.96 × 3,248.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,372.61x = 24,085,361.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,085,361.15/5,372.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,482.99

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