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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,323.83, 7,346.62 and 3,086.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,323.83, 7,346.62 and 3,086.41 is: 4,259.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,323.83 : 7,346.62 = 3,086.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,323.83/7,346.62 = 3,086.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,323.83x = 7,346.62 × 3,086.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,323.83x = 22,674,710.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,674,710.04/5,323.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,259.09

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