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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.65, 7,345.37 and 3,085.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.65, 7,345.37 and 3,085.25 is: 4,257.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.65 : 7,345.37 = 3,085.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.65/7,345.37 = 3,085.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.65x = 7,345.37 × 3,085.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.65x = 22,662,302.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,662,302.79/5,322.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.71

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