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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,389.52, 7,438.08 and 3,266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,389.52, 7,438.08 and 3,266.52 is: 4,508.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,389.52 : 7,438.08 = 3,266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,389.52/7,438.08 = 3,266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,389.52x = 7,438.08 × 3,266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,389.52x = 24,296,637.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,296,637.08/5,389.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,508.13

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