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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,395.32, 7,445.88 and 3,272.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,395.32, 7,445.88 and 3,272.34 is: 4,516.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,395.32 : 7,445.88 = 3,272.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,395.32/7,445.88 = 3,272.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,395.32x = 7,445.88 × 3,272.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,395.32x = 24,365,450.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,365,450.96/5,395.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.03

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