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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,373.59, 7,416.18 and 3,248.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,373.59, 7,416.18 and 3,248.87 is: 4,483.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,373.59 : 7,416.18 = 3,248.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,373.59/7,416.18 = 3,248.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,373.59x = 7,416.18 × 3,248.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,373.59x = 24,094,167.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,094,167.64/5,373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,483.82

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