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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,323.44, 7,346.31 and 3,085.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,323.44, 7,346.31 and 3,085.27 is: 4,257.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,323.44 : 7,346.31 = 3,085.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,323.44/7,346.31 = 3,085.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,323.44x = 7,346.31 × 3,085.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,323.44x = 22,665,349.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,665,349.85/5,323.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.65

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