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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392, 7,441.14 and 3,295.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392, 7,441.14 and 3,295.72 is: 4,548.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392 : 7,441.14 = 3,295.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392/7,441.14 = 3,295.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392x = 7,441.14 × 3,295.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392x = 24,523,913.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,523,913.92/5,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.20

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