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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,320.08, 7,342.92 and 3,453.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,320.08, 7,342.92 and 3,453.84 is: 4,767.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,320.08 : 7,342.92 = 3,453.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,320.08/7,342.92 = 3,453.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,320.08x = 7,342.92 × 3,453.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,320.08x = 25,361,270.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,361,270.81/5,320.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,767.08

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