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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,314.84, 7,334.40 and 3,076.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,314.84, 7,334.40 and 3,076.54 is: 4,245.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,314.84 : 7,334.40 = 3,076.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,314.84/7,334.40 = 3,076.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,314.84x = 7,334.40 × 3,076.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,314.84x = 22,564,574.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,564,574.98/5,314.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,245.58

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