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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.14, 7,344.87 and 3,083.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.14, 7,344.87 and 3,083.30 is: 4,255.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.14 : 7,344.87 = 3,083.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.14/7,344.87 = 3,083.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.14x = 7,344.87 × 3,083.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.14x = 22,646,437.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,646,437.67/5,322.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.14

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