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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.40, 7,853.46 and 3,134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.40, 7,853.46 and 3,134.73 is: 4,694.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.40 : 7,853.46 = 3,134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.40/7,853.46 = 3,134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.40x = 7,853.46 × 3,134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.40x = 24,618,476.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,618,476.67/5,244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,694.24

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