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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,307.69, 7,324.76 and 3,183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,307.69, 7,324.76 and 3,183.56 is: 4,393.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,307.69 : 7,324.76 = 3,183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,307.69/7,324.76 = 3,183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,307.69x = 7,324.76 × 3,183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,307.69x = 23,318,797.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,318,797.03/5,307.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,393.40

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