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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.23, 7,963.49 and 3,674.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.23, 7,963.49 and 3,674.22 is: 5,514.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.23 : 7,963.49 = 3,674.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.23/7,963.49 = 3,674.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.23x = 7,963.49 × 3,674.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.23x = 29,259,614.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,259,614.23/5,306.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,514.20

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