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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,391.17, 7,439.88 and 3,152.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,391.17, 7,439.88 and 3,152.53 is: 4,350.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,391.17 : 7,439.88 = 3,152.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,391.17/7,439.88 = 3,152.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,391.17x = 7,439.88 × 3,152.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,391.17x = 23,454,444.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,454,444.90/5,391.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.53

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