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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.65, 7,346.15 and 4,061.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.65, 7,346.15 and 4,061.31 is: 5,605.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.65 : 7,346.15 = 4,061.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.65/7,346.15 = 4,061.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.65x = 7,346.15 × 4,061.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.65x = 29,834,972.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,834,972.15/5,322.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,605.29

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