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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.34, 7,347.78 and 3,227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.34, 7,347.78 and 3,227.28 is: 4,453.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.34 : 7,347.78 = 3,227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.34/7,347.78 = 3,227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.34x = 7,347.78 × 3,227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.34x = 23,713,343.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,713,343.44/5,324.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.76

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