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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.58, 7,332.57 and 3,446.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.58, 7,332.57 and 3,446.34 is: 4,756.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.58 : 7,332.57 = 3,446.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.58/7,332.57 = 3,446.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.58x = 7,332.57 × 3,446.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.58x = 25,270,529.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,270,529.29/5,312.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,756.73

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