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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.40, 7,946.10 and 3,353.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.40, 7,946.10 and 3,353.40 is: 5,030.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.40 : 7,946.10 = 3,353.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.40/7,946.10 = 3,353.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.40x = 7,946.10 × 3,353.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.40x = 26,646,451.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,646,451.74/5,297.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,030.10

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