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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,388.76, 7,436.16 and 3,264.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,388.76, 7,436.16 and 3,264.82 is: 4,505.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,388.76 : 7,436.16 = 3,264.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,388.76/7,436.16 = 3,264.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,388.76x = 7,436.16 × 3,264.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,388.76x = 24,277,723.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,277,723.89/5,388.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.25

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