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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,323.67, 7,346.56 and 3,085.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,323.67, 7,346.56 and 3,085.49 is: 4,257.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,323.67 : 7,346.56 = 3,085.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,323.67/7,346.56 = 3,085.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,323.67x = 7,346.56 × 3,085.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,323.67x = 22,667,685.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,667,685.25/5,323.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.91

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