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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.21, 7,345.89 and 3,085.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.21, 7,345.89 and 3,085.32 is: 4,258.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.21 : 7,345.89 = 3,085.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.21/7,345.89 = 3,085.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.21x = 7,345.89 × 3,085.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.21x = 22,664,448.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,664,448.88/5,322.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,258.47

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