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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,845.27, 5,307.93 and 3,316.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,845.27, 5,307.93 and 3,316.24 is: 4,577.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,845.27 : 5,307.93 = 3,316.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,845.27/5,307.93 = 3,316.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,845.27x = 5,307.93 × 3,316.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,845.27x = 17,602,376.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,602,376.42/3,845.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,577.67

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