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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.98, 7,346.73 and 3,228.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.98, 7,346.73 and 3,228.34 is: 4,454.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.98 : 7,346.73 = 3,228.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.98/7,346.73 = 3,228.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.98x = 7,346.73 × 3,228.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.98x = 23,717,742.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,717,742.33/5,324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,454.05

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