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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.12, 7,344.26 and 3,083.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.12, 7,344.26 and 3,083.82 is: 4,255.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.12 : 7,344.26 = 3,083.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.12/7,344.26 = 3,083.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.12x = 7,344.26 × 3,083.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.12x = 22,648,375.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,648,375.87/5,322.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.52

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