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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,381.40, 7,426.50 and 3,257.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,381.40, 7,426.50 and 3,257.32 is: 4,495.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,381.40 : 7,426.50 = 3,257.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,381.40/7,426.50 = 3,257.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,381.40x = 7,426.50 × 3,257.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,381.40x = 24,190,509.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,190,509.33/5,381.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.20

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