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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,321.94, 7,344.24 and 3,083.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,321.94, 7,344.24 and 3,083.77 is: 4,255.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,321.94 : 7,344.24 = 3,083.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,321.94/7,344.24 = 3,083.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,321.94x = 7,344.24 × 3,083.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,321.94x = 22,647,946.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,647,946.98/5,321.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.58

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