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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,307.64, 7,324.95 and 3,183.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,307.64, 7,324.95 and 3,183.25 is: 4,393.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,307.64 : 7,324.95 = 3,183.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,307.64/7,324.95 = 3,183.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,307.64x = 7,324.95 × 3,183.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,307.64x = 23,317,136.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,317,136.54/5,307.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,393.13

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