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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,321.60, 7,343.81 and 3,083.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,321.60, 7,343.81 and 3,083.91 is: 4,255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,321.60 : 7,343.81 = 3,083.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,321.60/7,343.81 = 3,083.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,321.60x = 7,343.81 × 3,083.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,321.60x = 22,647,649.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,647,649.10/5,321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.80

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