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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.45, 7,344.93 and 3,084.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.45, 7,344.93 and 3,084.27 is: 4,256.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.45 : 7,344.93 = 3,084.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.45/7,344.93 = 3,084.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.45x = 7,344.93 × 3,084.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.45x = 22,653,747.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,653,747.25/5,322.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,256.26

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