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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,308.46, 7,323.72 and 3,184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,308.46, 7,323.72 and 3,184.04 is: 4,392.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,308.46 : 7,323.72 = 3,184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,308.46/7,323.72 = 3,184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,308.46x = 7,323.72 × 3,184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,308.46x = 23,319,017.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,319,017.43/5,308.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.80

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