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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.54, 7,346.62 and 3,199.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.54, 7,346.62 and 3,199.35 is: 4,414.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.54 : 7,346.62 = 3,199.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.54/7,346.62 = 3,199.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.54x = 7,346.62 × 3,199.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.54x = 23,504,408.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,504,408.70/5,324.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,414.35

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