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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.50, 7,441.83 and 3,296.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.50, 7,441.83 and 3,296.22 is: 4,548.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.50 : 7,441.83 = 3,296.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.50/7,441.83 = 3,296.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.50x = 7,441.83 × 3,296.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.50x = 24,529,908.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,529,908.88/5,392.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,548.89

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