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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,391.27, 7,436.91 and 3,152.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,391.27, 7,436.91 and 3,152.67 is: 4,348.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,391.27 : 7,436.91 = 3,152.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,391.27/7,436.91 = 3,152.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,391.27x = 7,436.91 × 3,152.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,391.27x = 23,446,123.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,446,123.05/5,391.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.91

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