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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.37, 7,292.36 and 3,046.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.37, 7,292.36 and 3,046.72 is: 4,204.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.37 : 7,292.36 = 3,046.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.37/7,292.36 = 3,046.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.37x = 7,292.36 × 3,046.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.37x = 22,217,742.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,217,742.60/5,284.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.43

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