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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,388.50, 7,436.22 and 3,525.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,388.50, 7,436.22 and 3,525.50 is: 4,865.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,388.50 : 7,436.22 = 3,525.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,388.50/7,436.22 = 3,525.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,388.50x = 7,436.22 × 3,525.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,388.50x = 26,216,393.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,216,393.61/5,388.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.25

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