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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.47, 7,344.68 and 3,084.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.47, 7,344.68 and 3,084.17 is: 4,255.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.47 : 7,344.68 = 3,084.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.47/7,344.68 = 3,084.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.47x = 7,344.68 × 3,084.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.47x = 22,652,189.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,652,189.57/5,322.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.96

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