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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.81, 7,421.91 and 3,252.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.81, 7,421.91 and 3,252.45 is: 4,489.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.81 : 7,421.91 = 3,252.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.81/7,421.91 = 3,252.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.81x = 7,421.91 × 3,252.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.81x = 24,139,391.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,139,391.18/5,376.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.54

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