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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,315.67, 7,341.77 and 3,544.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,315.67, 7,341.77 and 3,544.20 is: 4,895.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,315.67 : 7,341.77 = 3,544.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,315.67/7,341.77 = 3,544.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,315.67x = 7,341.77 × 3,544.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,315.67x = 26,020,710.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,020,710.09/5,315.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,895.10

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