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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.04, 7,348.78 and 3,086.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.04, 7,348.78 and 3,086.46 is: 4,260.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.04 : 7,348.78 = 3,086.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.04/7,348.78 = 3,086.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.04x = 7,348.78 × 3,086.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.04x = 22,681,715.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,681,715.52/5,324.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,260.25

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