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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.63, 7,325.04 and 3,184.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.63, 7,325.04 and 3,184.69 is: 4,392.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.63 : 7,325.04 = 3,184.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.63/7,325.04 = 3,184.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.63x = 7,325.04 × 3,184.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.63x = 23,327,981.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,327,981.64/5,310.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.70

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