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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,314.92, 7,333.22 and 3,451.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,314.92, 7,333.22 and 3,451.56 is: 4,762.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,314.92 : 7,333.22 = 3,451.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,314.92/7,333.22 = 3,451.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,314.92x = 7,333.22 × 3,451.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,314.92x = 25,311,048.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,311,048.82/5,314.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,762.26

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