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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,376.92, 7,418.36 and 3,253.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,376.92, 7,418.36 and 3,253.10 is: 4,488.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,376.92 : 7,418.36 = 3,253.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,376.92/7,418.36 = 3,253.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,376.92x = 7,418.36 × 3,253.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,376.92x = 24,132,666.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,132,666.92/5,376.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,488.20

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