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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,323.65, 7,346.72 and 3,055.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,323.65, 7,346.72 and 3,055.36 is: 4,216.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,323.65 : 7,346.72 = 3,055.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,323.65/7,346.72 = 3,055.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,323.65x = 7,346.72 × 3,055.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,323.65x = 22,446,874.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,446,874.42/5,323.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,216.44

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