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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.65, 7,346.45 and 3,437.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.65, 7,346.45 and 3,437.35 is: 4,742.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.65 : 7,346.45 = 3,437.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.65/7,346.45 = 3,437.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.65x = 7,346.45 × 3,437.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.65x = 25,252,310.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,252,310.13/5,324.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.53

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