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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,381.10, 7,425.96 and 3,255.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,381.10, 7,425.96 and 3,255.93 is: 4,493.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,381.10 : 7,425.96 = 3,255.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,381.10/7,425.96 = 3,255.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,381.10x = 7,425.96 × 3,255.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,381.10x = 24,178,405.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,178,405.94/5,381.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.21

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