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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,321.82, 7,344.27 and 3,084.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,321.82, 7,344.27 and 3,084.06 is: 4,256.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,321.82 : 7,344.27 = 3,084.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,321.82/7,344.27 = 3,084.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,321.82x = 7,344.27 × 3,084.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,321.82x = 22,650,169.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,650,169.34/5,321.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,256.09

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