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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.84, 7,327.62 and 3,214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.84, 7,327.62 and 3,214.56 is: 4,435.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.84 : 7,327.62 = 3,214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.84/7,327.62 = 3,214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.84x = 7,327.62 × 3,214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.84x = 23,555,074.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,555,074.15/5,310.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.28

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